Kiprusoff splendid as Flames hammer Leafs

THE CANADIAN PRESS

CALGARY — Miikka Kiprusoff made 41 saves to lead the Calgary Flames over the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Tuesday.

Alex Tanguay, with two assists, Olli Jokinen, Jarome Iginla and Blake Comeau each scored for Calgary (27-22-8). Paul Byron scored on a penalty shot in the second period as the Flames won their second straight.

Calgary has gone 4-0-2 in its past six games to pull within one point of the Phoenix Coyotes for eighth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

Tyler Bozak scored for the Leafs (28-23-6), who have lost four straight games and are clinging onto eighth spot in the Eastern Conference, just one point ahead of Washington.


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