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Video: Gaudreau scores in return from injury -- and this goal was a softie

Johnny Gaudreau

Calgary Flames’ Johnny Gaudreau celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, March 13, 2015, in Calgary, Alberta. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)

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Welcome back, Johnny Gaudreau.

The Flames forward returned to the lineup Sunday, after missing 10 games with a finger injury. He scored on his very first shift, on his very first shot of the game.

It’s a goal Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonathan Bernier would probably want back.

Gaudreau picked up the puck after briefly losing control and casually fired it toward the net from inside the faceoff circle. It made it’s way through Bernier, who wasn’t screened on the play, giving Calgary an early lead.