The first round draw for the Calgary Flames just so happens to be the same franchise that booted them from their last playoff appearance: the Dallas Stars. We are going to compare some analytical numbers before the puck drops on game one – looking at how the two teams compare to each other on paper. We will also look at each teams top performers in a variety of categories to highlight possible X-factors for either team.
The team comparison
| Calgary Flames | Team (5v5 SVA) | Dallas Stars |
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