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Forward Paul Byron has made his case to stay in Calgary this Christmas with stellar play since being recalled from the Abbotsford Heat on Nov. 28.

Byron has one goal and five points in seven games with the Flames this season and is currently riding a two-game point streak that has seen him put up four points and factor into every Flames tally in those outings.

"Paulie is such a little Energizer bunny. He works hard and he’s fun to watch, and right now, he’s great to put on the ice," Hartley said after Saturday's 2-1 OT win in Buffalo.

"He’s flying. He’s on the puck. He’s buzzing. He’s smart with the puck, and he’s giving us great minutes on penalty killing."

Byron credits his ever-growing confidence for his recent success.

"The coaches put a lot of confidence in me in those situations right now and I feel pretty good about myself and the way I was playing down in Abbotsford. I'm just trying to carry it up here and it seems to be working out."