The story

The Blue Jackets beat the Flames 5-3. Expected goals had it close, 4.4 to 4.6. Three points for Charlie Coyle: two goals and one assist. Zach Werenski had three points, one goal and two assists.

• Charlie CoyleBig night

  Three points for Charlie Coyle: two goals and one assist. He also had 9 shot attempts against an average of 2.7. His 2.2 expected goals say the goals were no fluke. It finished 5-3 for the Blue Jackets.

• Zach WerenskiBig night

  Zach Werenski had three points, one goal and two assists. That was his 17th goal of the season. It finished 5-3 for the Blue Jackets.

• Connor ZarySnakebit

  Connor Zary generated 1.5 expected goals on seven shots and did not score. He also had 8 shot attempts against an average of 2.5. The Flames fell 5-3 to the Blue Jackets.

• Ivan ProvorovVolume

  Ivan Provorov had 10 shot attempts. Six reached the net and none went in. He came in averaging 4.4 attempts a game. The Blue Jackets beat the Flames 5-3.

• Mathieu OlivierPhysical

  Mathieu Olivier finished 8 checks. He has 11 points in 33 games this season. He played 14:03 and had two shots on goal. The Blue Jackets beat the Flames 5-3.

• Kent JohnsonIce time

  Kent Johnson played 20:55, about 7 minutes more than his average this season. He has 12 points in 45 games this season. The Blue Jackets beat the Flames 5-3.