The Calgary Flames are turning into the must see team of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just when you think that they are dead in the water they find a way to rise from the ashes and win the game.
The “Sea of Red” was rocking for Game 6 as the Flames had the opportunity to close out the Vancouver Canucks. The story was set for the Flames, but the beginning did not go as planned. The Canucks game out of the gate scoring three goals in the first ten minutes of the game. Then the Flames woke up, and again managed to come back from the three goal defeciate to shock the Canucks with a 7-4 victory.
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The Flames come from behind victory catapulted them into the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, and only the second time since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 1989.
The Flames game winning and series clinching goal came with 4:17 to go in the third period. The goal scorer was Matt Stajan, as he scored his first career playoff goal.
“I don’t know what to say,” said Flames forward Matt Stajan, “We found a way. A win’s a win this time of year. To eliminate a team like that, it’s not easy. “We persevered through. We’re able to move on.”
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The Flames have had a shocking season lead by coach Bob Hartley. He described the season and his team. “This season, the season is way bigger than the game,” Flames coach Bob Hartley said. “From Day 1 of camp, what we invested in those players, the way those players represented not only this great organization but also this community. They never stop. They never stop. Our players are role models. I have so much respect for my group.” An exuberant Hartley went on to say, “I have to say that in my book, this team ranks as probably one of the most enjoyable bunch of athletes to work with. Not only are they great hockey players, they’re great athletes, but they’re unbelievable human beings. “I think that looking at my team, looking at this community, I’m having lots of fun.”
The Flames won the best of seven series 4-2, and will now face the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs.
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Brad Burud the owner/editor of the Inside Edge Hockey News. I am a huge fan of hockey, from youth hockey, to junior hockey, and of course professional hockey. I have played, coached, worked as statistician, and watched hockey all of my life. Hockey is not just a game, it is a lifestyle and family. The game of hockey is great! It can bring you nights of great enjoyment. It also brings nights where you feel like your team will never win. I am proud to be a journalist for the greatest game in the world. I have a degree in Business Administration, Psychology from Minot State University. I also have a Hockey General Manager and Scouting, and Sports Communications/Journalism degree from Sports Management Worldwide. I am also a member of the Sports Executives Association. Most of all I am a fan. Hockey is a huge part of my life and my families life.