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Flames Ignite at American Airlines Center, Overpowering Stars in High-Scoring Affair

The Calgary Flames, with a commanding 7-4 victory over the Dallas Stars, showcased their offensive capabilities at the American Airlines Center. The Flames' record now stands at an impressive 20-6 while the Stars fall to a less formidable 11-15.


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

The game began with both teams demonstrating strong offensive efforts. The Flames opened the scoring in the first period and continued their momentum into the second period, adding two more goals to their tally. However, it was in the third period that they truly took control of the game by netting an additional four goals. Their shooting accuracy was on display throughout as they converted 26 percent of their shots into goals.


Calgary's offense was firing on all cylinders with seven different players contributing to their total goal count. The team also excelled in faceoffs, winning 29 out of 52 draws which translated to a win rate of about 56 percent. This dominance at faceoff circles gave them crucial possession and helped maintain pressure on Dallas.


Defensively, Calgary remained robust as well; they blocked nine shots and executed ten takeaways which disrupted many potential scoring opportunities for Dallas. In goal for Calgary was a stalwart presence who made significant contributions with twenty-four saves throughout sixty minutes of play.


On special teams, while Calgary did not capitalize on powerplay opportunities despite having three chances and five shots during these advantages, they were perfect in penalty kills allowing no goals during shorthanded situations.


Conversely, Dallas managed one powerplay goal from three opportunities but struggled to contain Calgary's even-strength play where all seven Flames' goals were scored. The Stars goaltender faced challenges throughout the night saving only twenty out of twenty-seven shots before an empty-netter sealed his team's fate.


As fans look ahead after this emphatic win by Calgary Flames against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center filled to capacity with eighteen thousand five hundred thirty-two spectators cheering loudly until end time approached near midnight local time; attention turns towards next match-up scheduled for November 26th when Flames visit Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena located in Denver city within state boundaries of Colorado country USA zip code area eight zero two zero four where fans can tune into ESPN+ online or watch locally on ALT channel six hundred eighty-one starting from eleven o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone.

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