Despite circumstances, Flames put up valiant fight during loss to Avalanche - Sportsnet.ca

Playing their sixth game in nine nights and visiting the team with the best home record, the Calgary Flames showed a shocking amount of energy and physicality even though a loss against the well-rested Colorado Avalanche seemed inevitable.

Unlike most things that have happened to the Calgary Flames this season, this one you could see coming. A loss in Colorado seemed inevitable for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact the … [+4329 chars]

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