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Can the Calgary Flames Overcome the Blues at Enterprise Center?

As the Calgary Flames prepare to face off against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Flames have shown a mixed bag of results in their last three outings, with a notable victory against the Montreal Canadiens where they dominated with five goals and an impressive 100 percent save rate by their goaltender.


Jan 23, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

However, this success was tempered by a loss to the Colorado Avalanche, where despite scoring first and putting up two goals overall, they were overwhelmed as Colorado netted six. The Flames' goaltending remained solid with a 100 percent save rate on powerplays but faltered at even strength.


In another game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary's resilience shone through as they rallied in the third period to score four goals and secure a win. Their shooting percentage was notably lower than in their win over Montreal but still effective enough to clinch victory.


Jan 23, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (26) controls the puck against Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Calgary to capitalize on their powerplay strengths; they've scored twice in one match and maintained strong goaltending during penalty kills across all games reviewed. However, faceoff performance has been inconsistent and could be crucial in gaining control of the puck against St. Louis.


Fans can expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for dominance on the ice. With strategic use of powerplays and continued excellence from their goaltender, Calgary has a chance to ignite success away from home.


Jan 23, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Cole Schwindt (79) skates during the warmup period against the St. Louis Blues at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The action unfolds on March 28th at Enterprise Center in St. Louis; fans can catch all of it live on ESPN+ or BSMW starting at 7:00 PM CT.

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