The Calgary Flames allowed the first goal on Saturday night, something that’s happened 17 times this season. Sometimes allowing the first goal discombobulates the team and sometimes it sparks them. They also had a close penalty sequence break against them and result in a power play goal against, something that also often deflates them. But…
When you really think about it, the Calgary Flames’ most significant rival in recent years might be the Vancouver Canucks. Dating back to the line brawl that defined Bob Hartley’s 2013-14 club and including that 2015 first round playoff series, these two teams just do not like each other. Tonight the Flames (15-12-2) face the…
When the Flames take on the Canucks tonight, they’ll be playing their eighth divisional matchup of the season. They’ll still have another 21 to go, a series of contests that could prove crucial to how much longer the Flames’ season lasts after 82 games – if it lasts longer than that at all.
