Flames bring losing streak into game against Ducks
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Flames score early but offensive struggles and defensive hits halt momentum, leading to a frustrating 3-1 defeat against the Capitals.
Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goal drought, Alex Ovechkin had an empty-netter and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Friday night to end a four-game losing streak.
The Flames general manager explained the Andersson trade from his end and the organization's current thinking on other in-demand veterans.
With the Flames firmly in tank mode, seeing young players reach milestones can reinforce the belief that things are heading in the right direction. Hunter Brzustewicz earned an all-important one on Sunday,
Simon Nemec scored at 1:18 of overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The Calgary Flames’ offensive struggles are not just a short-term slump — they’re becoming a defining storyline of the season.
The Anaheim Ducks (27-21-3, seventh in the Western Conference) visit the Calgary Flames (21-25-5, 14th) in conference action on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Calgary fell in a 3-1 loss at home its last time out on Jan.