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Oh boy. This was an ugly one for the Flames. They started the game out ok, but a few bad bounces left them in an early hole. But when adversity struck, the team completely fell apart, and in the third period when they were down a defensemen, that was when the wheels really came off … Continue reading About Last Night #23: Shutout streak continues, Flames lose big to Golden Knights
In the first of a quick two-game western road trip, the Calgary Flames were unable to find any offence against the stingy Arizona Coyotes. Although there were plenty of chances, the Flames couldn't solve Darcy Kuemper. Even though there were no goals, there were plenty of fireworks in a feisty Pacific Division game, but the … Continue reading About Last Night #22: Flames blanked in the desert by Coyotes
It was another game where the Flames struggled to put anything on the board until the back half of the third period. They had their chances, including a stellar look from Andrew Mangiapane in the opening few minutes of the game, but couldn't get anything by Ben Bishop until too late. Outside of an okay … Continue reading About Last Night 21: Flames’ offense still cold, fall to Stars 3-1
Coming off back-to-back wins, the Calgary Flames were looking to extend that streak to a season high against the defending Stanley Cup champions. The St. Louis Blues outplayed the Flames for the majority of the game, but the home team found a way to come back in the third period yet again. Unfortunately they couldn't … Continue reading About Last Night #20: Flames comeback falls short in OT against the Blues
While the Flames have been looking for depth scoring all year, it finally came through in a big win Thursday night over New Jersey. A good start to the game was hampered by an early Devils goal from Jack Hughes off a great stretch pass by Taylor Hall. The Flames answered though, with a beautiful … Continue reading About Last Night 19: Depth scoring helps Flames beat Devils
The Calgary Flames made their way back to the Scotiabank Saddledome Tuesday night after their five-game road trip. Coming off a loss in Washington, the Flames were looking to get back on the right track with a win against the Arizona Coyotes. Although playing from behind for the majority of the game, the Flames used … Continue reading About Last Night 18: Flames stage another miraculous comeback in win against Coyotes
The Flames started fast in this game, taking the lead with an Andrew Mangiapane goal five minutes in. The Capitals came roaring back with two quick goals by Jakub Vrana, the first on an odd man rush and the second off a turnover in the Flames zone. Elias Lindholm scored in the dying seconds of … Continue reading About Last Night 17: First line’s bad night spoils solid effort for the Flames.
