The best team in the Western Conference came to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night, primed for a battle with the Calgary Flames. The home side played great in the first period, and generally looked pretty good against a strong opponent. But a few broken sticks, a few scoring opportunities clanged off goal posts and crossbars, and a few bounces later, the Flames dropped a 2-0 loss to the Predators.
For the umpteenth time this season, the Flames played very well for long stretches but had very little to show for it on the scoreboard or in the standings.