Oshie, Blues beat Flames 4-3

APNews | Dec 15, 2009

T.J. Oshie scored the go-ahead goal with 4:58 to play, helping the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Tuesday night for only their sixth victory in 18 home games.

David Backes had a goal and assisted on Oshie's sixth goal for the Blues, who beat the NHL's top road team after honoring Brett Hull on his recent Hockey Hall of Fame induction in a pregame ceremony.

Rene Bourque had a goal and assist for the Flames, who have lost three straight one-goal decisions. Calgary is 11-5-3 on the road with an NHL-leading 25 points. All five regulation losses have been by one goal.

Andy McDonald and Alex Steen snapped goal droughts of 14 and 12 games for the Blues, who also got two assists from Brad Boyes. The Blues are 6-10-2 at home.

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