A former first-round pick has signed with the Panthers.

John Beecher scored his first two goals for Calgary, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames’ 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

The Calgary Flames continued their road swing with a stop in the Garden State on Thursday night and came away with a solid 5–4 victory over the New Jersey Devils.