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Klapka, Stromgren lead Flames to 2-1 win over Sharks

Klapka, Stromgren lead Flames to 2-1 win over Sharks



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Calgary Flames left wing William Stromgren, left, celebrates with teammate Simon Nemec (71) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period on Monday.Tony Avelar/The Associated Press

Fourth-line wingers Adam Klapka and William Stromgren scored, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves, and Calgary beat San Jose 2-1.

Klapka opened the scoring on a wrist shot with 5:24 left in the first period off a feed from centre Jonathan Castagna. William Stromgren batted in his first of the season at 9:14 of the third, with Klapka and Castagna assisting.

Sam Dickinson pulled San Jose within a goal with 8:03 left in the third, beating Wolf with a wrist shot.

Yaroslav Askarov stopped 20 shots for the Sharks.

Calgary improved to 7-8-0, and San Jose fell to 7-8-1.