Ottawa...wa...wa
Pat Steinberg
November 15 2011 10:20PM
The Calgary Flames had some decent chances on Tuesday night at home to the Ottawa Senators, but alas, were unable to cash in while running into their old nemesis Craig Anderson in the process. In the end, the Flames fell 3-1 at the hands of the Sens and fell back to two games below .500 in the process. There were some strong elements on the night, but that likely doesn't up the spirits of Flames fans right now when mistakes hurt the team the way they did.
FGD: Appoint This
Pat Steinberg
November 15 2011 11:32AM
In our fine country, senators are appointed by the Governor General and are able to serve until they turn 75. The average age of the NHL's Ottawa Senators is considerably less than three quarters of a century, but even with a young team, they're off to a surprising start. Tonight, the Calgary Flames welcome the Sens for the first of two meetings this season (7 pm, Sportsnet West and Sportsnet 960).
Postgame: Comfort Shmomfort
Pat Steinberg
November 12 2011 11:09PM
Seeing the Calgary Flames open up a 4-0 lead on the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night likely made some frustrated Flames fans breathe a little easier after their 4-1 loss in Chicago the night before. Seeing the Avalanche battle back to within a goal and almost tie the game on numerous occasions might have made that breath a little shorter. While it was a little too close for comfort, the main thing is simple: two points and back within striking distance of .500.
FGD: Here We Go Again...
Pat Steinberg
November 12 2011 02:31PM
There used to be a time when games against the Colorado Avalanche were exciting. They boasted names like Sakic, Forsberg, Roy, and Blake. They were high flying, high scoring, and high octane. However, they always beat the Calgary Flames. Well, this current incarnation of the Avalanche is nowhere near as good, and as of late, they sure as heck don't beat the Flames. Tonight in Denver, they meet for the third time this season (8 pm, CBC and Sportsnet 960).
Postgame: Chicago Wins
Pat Steinberg
November 11 2011 09:27PM
The title of our postgame article tonight is pretty apt, as there wasn't a ton to dislike from the Calgary Flames on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks, but it was the home team doing their thing en route to a 4-1 victory, their seventh straight over Calgary at the United Center. I liked most of the effort for the Flames, but when you let Chicago's best players do what they do best, their likely going to win.
