SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Jonas Hiller was more spectator than participant and was only concerned that Calgary had taken too many penalties in the third period. Then, he found himself on the ice in a thankless position.
His teammates couldn't thank him enough afterward.
Juri Hudler scored the winning goal in the shootout, leading the Flames past the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Thursday night, though it was Hiller who stole the spotlight.
Calgary's Karri Ramo stopped 29 of 34 shots before being helped off the ice with an apparent lower leg injury.