Calgary has a knack–for losing. They beat up the best teams in the league and struggle against the worse. They’ve played Columbus three times and have lost twice; the only win coming in a shoot-out.
Tonight they faced a beatable Islanders but instead of putting NY on the ropes they were beaten in every facet of the game. Big fail Flames, a huge step backwards that continues to leave fans scratching their heads raw.
No time to sulk, OTtawa tomorrow.
Smith left game with a high ankle sprain, he’s done for a while. Babchuk in for tomorrow. Top line held scoreless. Yes, the refs screwed up on the over the glass delay of gam ecall, but the Flames didn’t deserve this one, just abysmal from top to bottom (well, maybe not the fourth line, but they aren’t supposed to be your best line ever).
Too bad so sad for die-hard fans; but as far as one can tell, the Flames could have tie the game should they have had the two man advantage – unfortunately, a delay of game penalty had not been called in favor of the Flames; hence the consequences.
C’mon boys, time to overcome the disappointment and challenge the Senators with your newly adapted skills. Go Flames Go.