Jonathan Huberdeau, named first star after he scored a short-handed breakaway goal, had an assist, and was a force at both ends of the rink in the Calgary Flames’ 6-4 matinee win over the Chicago Blackhawks, had a flight to catch after the game.

The Saint-Jerome, Qc. native courageously booked a 6:15 pm MST flight back to Quebec for the holidays, which departed 92 minutes after the game officially ended.

Teammates joked after the game that they weren’t sure if he’d make it to the airport - especially after Calgary allowed three third-period goals and engaged in several post-whistle skirmishes.

“He’s probably already in the car,” Blake Coleman said, laughing.

Calgary dominated the opening 40 minutes before allowing the Blackhawks to creep back into the game, and the surging Huberdeau was a big reason why.

He’s embraced a two-way game, and used his speed and offensive instincts to create the breakaway that concluded with his short-handed goal.

Huberdeau then was hooked on another breakaway and was rewarded with a penalty shot. Since being put on a line with Nazem Kadri (who also scored) and Martin Pospisil, he has 11 points in nine games. Huberdeau’s also a........

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