The Calgary Flames made it four in a row with a home win versus the lowly (almost lower than the Oilers) Toronto Maple Leafs on retro night. I’m surprised people still cheer for this hapless team but alas, once a Leaf fan always a Leaf fan (at least in hiding.) Toronto gave Calgary a stern test which should make the Flames wonder what piece of the cog their missing from hitting the next level in their game. Nonetheless, the New Year started of f on the right note.
Calgary controlled the puck for most of the game and could have gone up early but a hot Toronto goalie stood in the way. The book on the Flames seems to be to keep the shooters to the perimeter, and it generally works. You don’t find many Flames crashing the net or forcing their way into the slot which might help increase scoring.
Speaking of scoring, Jarome Iginla got back into the mix with a goal and two helpers.
Toronto actually got the game going with a crashing the net style goal. Calgary had their own too when Iginla tied the game. The momentum swung permanently in the Flames favour after that. Adding to the scoring punch was Glencross a minute later, he would score an empty netter for his 10th of the season.
Nice to see Iggy back in the scoring column, albeit he needs to do it more consistency. I don’t like Glencross on the top line, but then again, I”m not the coach and the Flames are winning, although against teams they should be beating.
Calgary continues winning, but so does everyone else in the NW division. Vancouver is right behind trailing by only two points so it’s tight.
Notes: Dion PHaneuf left the game in the second with a knee tweak. Calgary outshot their opponents for the second game in a row 25-34.
Great going. Good overall performance considering that the Flames are fast picking up the slacks in terms of shots on goals, scoring on man advantage and the empty netter goal!.
Congrats to the Captain and Glencross!
It will be interesting to see you guys take on my Nucks next game. Expect anothet railroading from the boys from the coast. Can’t stop the Sedins and can’t fight with Rypien. Go Nucks!!
Don’t get your hopes up Thelma, my Flames aren’t the team they were when you played us last. Expect a little payback from Canada’s best chance for the Cup. Go Flames Go!!!
Hi Thelma,
Every fan has a right to support and cheer for their team. Yes, the Flames may be losing some games and undoubtedly, the Canucks might be able to catch up to them, but only time will tell who will finally earn the Lord Stanley.
More importantly, no one knows what will happen when the Canucks and Flames combat each other again and you are absolutely right about the Sedins and Rypien – they are great players, Thelma . However, the Flames have a totally different charm of their own. We don’t count on just one or two players but the collaborative effort of each and every player matters – teamwork and that is what is so special about them!. Also let us not forget what the Flames did when the Stanley Cup had been inadvertently submitted to Tampa Bay, Thelma – The Calgary Flames Hockey Team brought the entire world together, and they were successful in bringing Canadians together – that is why we appreciate our team so much, Thelma; and we always wish the very best for them at all times. Whether they win or lose, our Flames are our gems and they are precious to us.
Well said anar. Couldn’t have said it better myself. Everyone should have a right to cheer for who they want, but at the same time try and keep it decent and factual posts. Flames are up and down a lot this year, but the Nucks haven’t exactly been consistent either. Looking forward to the rematch on Saturday. GO FLAMES GO!!!
Thank you, Flaming Moe. I dislike it when people insult our players and despite the team’s ups and downs, I don’t think anyone has a right to be criticize our players. Like you said, they have to learn to keep their comments respectful and decent.