CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 28: Brian Elliott #1 of the Calgary Flames makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 28, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
The Calgary Flames entered tonight's game at .500, hoping to get a key two points against the Washington Capitals before heading out on the road for a big four game trip. However, a fairly standard recipe has emerged for the team's losses: get down early, get out-scored by the other team's special teams groups, and then have to play from behind for the majority of the game.