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Clash at American Airlines Center: Calgary Flames Face Dallas Stars

As the Calgary Flames gear up to face the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its competitive edge. The Flames have shown a mix of outcomes in their recent games, which could play a significant role in their upcoming match.


Sep 28, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter against the Nashville Predators, the Flames were outplayed, ending with a 2-4 loss. Despite winning more than half of their faceoffs and blocking an impressive number of shots, they struggled on power plays and gave away too many penalties. Their goaltending was solid with a save percentage above 90 percent but it wasn't enough to secure victory.


However, resilience is key in hockey and Calgary bounced back in their next game against the Seattle Kraken. They secured an overtime win with a final score of 4-3. This time around, they improved on shooting percentage and managed to take more takeaways than giveaways – showing better control over the puck.


The most recent game for Calgary was a nail-biter that went into a shootout against the New York Islanders. Although they lost by just one point (4-5), it's clear that when pushed into high-pressure situations like overtime or shootouts, Calgary can hold its own.


As we look ahead to this game at American Airlines Center – known for its energetic atmosphere – it's crucial for Calgary to leverage these experiences. They need to focus on reducing penalties while maintaining strong defense through blocked shots and saves.


The venue might influence the game as home ice advantage is often cited as beneficial due to familiar surroundings and fan support; however, this will test Calgary's ability to perform under pressure away from home.


Fans can catch all the action on November 25th at 1:30 AM UTC (November 24th local time) either online via ESPN+ or through BSSW channel if watching from home territory.

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