Flames use big first period to get past Jets 4-1

CALGARY, Alberta – Michael Frolik had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the first period before cruising to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Joe Colborne had a goal and an assist and Mikael Backlund, the third member of that line, added two assists as the Flames won consecutive games on home ice for the first time since December.

Sean Monahan and Mark Giordano also scored for Calgary.

Drew Stafford scored for Winnipeg, which had won two straight and has yet to string together three wins in a row this season.