VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames, two underdog teams counted out of the playoffs before the season began, will renew an old rivalry tonight (7 p.m., PT, on CBC, TSN 1040).
The Canucks and Flames have met six previous times in the Stanley Cup tournament but haven't faced off against one another since 2004 when Martin Gelinas scored in overtime in Game 7 to send the Flames to victory. It was the last time the Flames advanced beyond the first round. Their last appearance in the playoffs was six seasons ago.
The Canucks, meanwhile, lost in the first round in both 2012 and 2013 before missing the post-season altogether last season.