The Calgary Flames were superb in the opening 20 minutes of Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Unfortunately, the Penguins were better than them for the remaining 40 minutes. The Flames couldn’t match Pittsburgh’s desperation and hustle in the final two periods en route to a 4-1 loss at the Saddledome.
The Rundown
On Saturday, the Flames played what several players called their best first period of the season. Against the Penguins, the Flames raised the bar and really imposed their will on the opposition.
They got rewarded late in the period, on their 16th shot.