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Face-offs remain key for the Flames in their battle with the Oilers

The Calgary Flames have played two post-season games with the Edmonton Oilers thus far. Both were played at the Saddledome where the Flames have last change, and have the ability to select which of their centres will face which of Edmonton’s. In Game 1, the Flames won just shy of half of their draws. In Game 2, they won two-thirds.

The Flames will need to stay hot at the dot if they want to leave Edmonton with a series tie or lead after the next two games. Here’s a glance at how they’ve performed so far.

Game 1

McDavid Draisaitl RNH McLeod Ryan Total
Lindholm 5-0 4-7 5-3 2-0 0-3 16-13
Backlund 2-1 0-1 1-0 2-1 5-2 10-5
Jarnkrok 0-3 1-4 1-0 3-2 0-1 5-10
Lewis 0-1 1-4 1-0 2-5

The Flames won just 47% of their face-offs, including 46% at even strength.