Dawes scores two goals, Flames defeat Oilers

Calgary Flames' Nigel Dawes celebrates his second goal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh CALGARY - Rene Bourque's fast start to the season continued Saturday night. The Calgary forward scored once and set-up a pair of goals by Nigel Dawes as the Flames scored three times in the second period on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Acquired two summers ago from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bourque is off to a blazing start offensively, leading the club with 14 points (five goals, nine assists). "I feel pretty good right now," said Bourque, who had 21 goals in 58 games last season, which was shortened due to a high ankle sprain. "I want to take this team farther in the playoffs this year and I think we have the group of guys that can do it." Calgary and Edmonton entered the game with identical 6-2-1 records, but it... [read full story]                    

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