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Persistent Hanley comes up big for Flames in 3-2 win over Sharks

CALGARY — Life is good these days for Calgary Flames journeyman defenceman Joel Hanley.

In his first game after the birth of his second child, the 33-year-old's first goal of the season and first career game-winner helped the Flames eke out a 3-2 National Hockey League victory over the San Jose Sharks.

“Baby's healthy and the team won, so it feels great,” said Hanley, who missed the last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off break for the birth of his daughter Millie.

On the go-ahead goal at 13:28 of the third period, Hanley took a drop pass from Nazem Kadri and snapped a shot on net.