Game Recap: Calgary Flames Host Anaheim Ducks, 1-0 Loss

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The Flames were looking to make it 12 consecutive home wins at the Saddledome tonight as they hosted the Anaheim Ducks. Ladislav Smid, Josh Jooris, and Mason Raymond were scratched while Michael Ferland was injured. With Karri Ramo in net and Jiri Hudler back on the top line with Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, I had high hopes for this game. A little too high apparently.

The Ducks defense stole the first period, not allowing Dougie Hamilton or Michael Ferland to capitalize on their chances. The Flames defense didn't have the best night with intercepted passes in the defensive zone that led to Ducks chances on net, long passes that created…