The Calgary Flames came into Southern California with a great amount of momentum. But the positive vibes on the road trip grinded to a halt by way of a pretty flat performance at Staples Center. The Flames lost by a 5-3 score to the Los Angeles Kings.
The Rundown
The opening 20 minutes was a fairly meh period of hockey. Neither team looked great. The Flames were sloppy with their puck management in all three zones. The Kings were unable to score on the many chances they had, with David Rittich standing on his head.