Joey MacDonald

Hawks defeat Flames 3-1

April 27, 2013

In what has been a truly amazing year the Blackhawks ended their regular season at the United Center in the fashion that they began – winning. The game was really never in doubt from the moment the puck dropped on the Indianhead at center ice.

Like the past couple of games, again the Blackhawks had little to play for except that this group of extraordinary athletes has set a standard for themselves which they have not faltered from all season.

The Hawks jumped on top of the Flames early and often. The score could have been much higher save bounces not going the Hawks way. They completely dominated the Flames in the first period.

The scoring for the Haw...

Game Preview: Flames vs Colorado Avalanche

April 8, 2013

NickSymon

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Seth Jones, Nathan McKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Aleksander Barkov are the names headline tonight’s matchup between the Flames and the Colorado Avalanche.

The Flames and Aves sit 29th and 30th overall respectively, in the NHL standings and the battle to have the best odds for the first overall pick in Junes draft has begun.

Game Preview: Flames vs Colorado Avalanche

March 27, 2013

NickSymon

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It is the battle of the basement dwellers tonight at the Dome with the 14th place Flames playing host to the 15th place Colorado Avalanche. The Flames enter tonight’s game coming off a 2-0 loss to the Blackhawks last night in Chicago. The Avalanche on the other hand, come into Calgary on two days’ rest, not having played since Sunday when they went down to defeat to the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2.

Kings Sweep Flames, 3-1

March 12, 2013

Shane Brennan

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Tonight's game marked the halfway point of the season and unfortunately for the Kings their last meeting against Calgary. The teams took the ice tonight after playing Saturday night where the Kings erupted for a 6-2 win. The Kings 3-1 victory tonight puts them in third place in the Western Conference a position, which didn't seem possible a couple of weeks ago.

The Flames changed things up by starting Joey MacDonald in the net. MacDonald played well making 19 saves on 21 shots.

Dustin Brown scored the opening goal 5:39 into the game. Slava Voynov found Dustin Brown wide open on the left side of the crease on the Kings only extra man opportunity of the night...

Game Preview: Flames vs Los Angeles Kings

March 11, 2013

NickSymon

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The Flames head back to the Staples Center tonight to conclude their back-to-back and season series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings have had the Flames number this season, routing them 6-2 on Saturday night and 3-1 on February 20th in Calgary, and will go for season sweep tonight.

Game Preview: Flames vs San Jose Sharks

March 6, 2013

NickSymon

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The Flames welcome the Sharks to the Dome for the first time, for their second match-up of the season. They two combatants opened the season against each other as the Sharks defeated the Flames by the score of 4-1. The story for tonight’s game is the return of Miikka Kiprusoff, who will get his first start since going down with a knee injury on February 5th.

Game Preview: Flames vs Colorado Avalanche

February 28, 2013

NickSymon

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The Flames head into Colorado tonight to face an Avalanche team that has seen five of their seven wins come on home ice at the Pepsi Center (5-2-1). This will be the second meeting between the clubs this season, with the Aves beating the Flames 6-3 on January 31st at the Dome. It was the Aves third straight victory over the Flames as they will look to make it four tonight.

Game Preview: Flames vs Minnesota Wild

February 26, 2013

NickSymon

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For the third time in two weeks, the Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild relinquish their rivalry as the Flames head into Minnesota tonight, looking for their third consecutive victory.

Game Preview: Flames vs Los Angeles Kings

February 20, 2013

NickSymon

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The Flames kick off a three game homestand tonight as the defending Stanley Cup champions; Los Angeles Kings come to town for the first meeting between the clubs this season. The Flames have underperformed at the Dome thus far with a measly 2-4-2 record. The Kings will conclude their three game road trip after defeating the Oilers 3-1 last night in Edmonton.

Game Preview: Flames vs Phoenix Coyotes

February 18, 2013

NickSymon

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The Flames wrap up their mini two game road trip tonight as they head into Phoenix to face the Coyotes for their second game in consecutive nights. The Flames are coming off a gutsy, come from behind victory against the Dallas Stars yesterday, while the Coyotes beat the Columbus Blues Jackets 5-3 on Saturday night.