Pelletier scores twice as Flames cruise to 5-2 win over Blackhawks [Video]

CHICAGO –

Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Monday night.

Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich and Jake Bean also scored for Calgary in its third consecutive victory. Dustin Wolf made 23 saves in the opener of a four-game trip.

Flames forward Rory Kerins had two assists — both in the first period — in his NHL debut. Kerins had an AHL-leading 21 goals when he was recalled from the minors on Friday.

Connor Bedard recorded his 100th career point on a second-period goal, but Chicago lost for the ninth time in 11 games. Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, has 34 goals and 66 assists in 112 games.

Louis Crevier also scored for the Blackhawks, and Petr Mrazek made 31 saves.

Bean’s second goal of the season lifted Calgary to a 4-1 lead 1:55 into the second period. …