Quips and Quotes: Flames lose to Avalanche 5-1

The Calgary Flames lost to the Colorado Avalanche by a 5-1 score on Friday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinal series. Here are selected reactions from players and coaches following the game.

(Another) game that got away from them

The Flames never led in this game. However, head coach Bill Peters liked their start but felt the game got away from them after awhile.

I didn’t mind our start. I thought we were dangerous at times. I thought we had the penalty shot there early, and then it was 1-0. We had a breakaway, a good save, and then it comes down and they counter quickly. And I didn’t even realize it but I knew Hammer was getting some work in-between periods. Makar misses…