The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes and dreams took a hefty hit on Friday night in Montreal. Despite playing quite well overall, the Flames couldn’t avoid momentary lapses, or bury their scoring chances, and they lost a close one by a 2-1 score to the Canadiens.
The rundown
The Flames looked great in the opening period. They out-skated, out-shot and out-chanced Montreal, and were unfortunate not to score.
Shots were 14-6 Flames and scoring chances 8-6 Flames in the first period.
The Flames had better chances in the second period, but somehow managed not to score.