Andrei Kuzmenko's shootout goal lifts Canucks past Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko scored the only goal in the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks dealt the visiting Calgary Flames' playoff hopes a blow with a 3-2 victory on Saturday.

Kuzmenko played just one shift in the third period but made the most of his opportunity in the shootout, faking a low shot then lifting the puck over sprawled Calgary goalie Jacob Markstrom for the winner.

Calgary (37-27-16, 90 points) is now one point behi