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Post-Game: Flames fail crucial test, pushed to brink of elimination

The Calgary Flames went into Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche needing to play their best game of the series. They did so, but some bad habits crept into their game and they blew a 2-0 third period lead and lost 3-2 in overtime.

The Rundown

The opening period was played tightly defensively by both teams for the most part. Nobody scored. The Flames got pucks on net, largely from the perimeter. The Avalanche got pucks on net from closer in. Shots were 15-13 Avalanche and scoring chances 8-1 Avalanche.

The second period was WILD.