FlamesNation · Mar 5, 2020
Post-Game Wrap-Up: Flames grind one out against Columbus
The Calgary Flames had a typically uneven game in their return from a lengthy road trip. But after two fairly flat periods of hockey, they put on their work boots and decided to out-work the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets. They staged a third period comeback and beat Columbus 3-2 in overtime.
The Rundown
The first period was basically two periods. In the first chunk of the frame, the Flames seemed content to play a structured road-style game and try to wait until the visitors made a mistake. Unfortunately, the period got away from them a bit through a few of their own gaffes.