Three Takeaways as Justin Kirkland seals shootout win for Flames over Penguins
by Daniel Austin · Calgary HeraldThe Justin Kirkland story just keeps getting better.
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It’s the type of inspiring tale they make movies about.
A 28-year-old who had grinded for 10 years as a pro and played only nine games in the NHL, having one of his opportunities interrupted by a car crash.
And yet, on Tuesday night, there he was, firing the puck into the back of the net to score the shootout winner for the Calgary Flames (5-0-1) in their 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.