In this era of superhero-inspired movies, it’s only fitting that the screenplay for the Flames ascent to the top of the Pacific Division has featured a cast of Marvel-like characters who have emerged as Calgary’s Fantastic Five.



Fantastic as in that’s exactly how Mark Giordano, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm have been playing as we reach the one-third mark of the 2018-19 season.



As action has played out in the 31-team universe known as the National Hockey League, these five guys have become the talk of the town thanks to their offensive domination.



In the most recent scene, Tuesday night in Columbus, they were electric in combining for 16 points in an enthralling 9-6 come-from-behind win. Four points apiece for Gaudreau and Monahan matched career-highs.



Whoosh – Gaudreau, laser to the top cornerSnap – Giordano, shot deflected by MonahanBam – Lindholm, fires inside the goal...