Ellis has goal and assist to lead Predators to 4-2 win over Flames

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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11), of Sweden, is defended by Nashville Predators forward Paul Gaustad (28) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ryan Ellis notched the first of Nashville’s three third-period goals and added an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

Shea Weber scored in the first period, Craig Smith and Viktor Stalberg followed Ellis with goals in the third, and David Legwand had three assists to help Nashville snap a three-game losing streak.

Lee Stempniak and Mikael Backlund scored for Calgary, which has lost four of its last five.

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