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It's been a shorter summer than we're used to around here, but meaningful Calgary Flames hockey is finally back! Welcome to Game 1 of the 82-game 2015-16 regular season coverage here at FlamesNation!
Last season, the Flames did the unthinkable - winning enough games by hook or crook to make the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and beating the Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs (in heart-breaking fashion) for the first time since 2004. Now, to kick off the new season, these two teams meet again. The Flames are basically the same bunch that went to the second round of the playoffs - albeit upgraded with Dougie Hamilton and Michael Frolik in the off-season.