That was fugly.

The Flames once again came out flat, spotted the opposition two quick goals, but managed to battle back to win the game in overtime when Tyler Toffoli converted a Rasmus Andersson pass to complete the come from behind 3-2 overtime victory.

But don’t walk this out as a classic game from the local guys. The Flames were clearly the second best team on the ice in this one, and were lucky to get the game to overtime, let alone win it.

Details are slipping, and they were saved a two game skid by poor execution by the Hurricanes and a solid game by Jacob Markstrom.

Get to work buys.

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Wouldn’t you know it … out play two teams to start the season and come up winless, play a sloppy third game of the season and walk away with a shut out victory.

From a Hockey Gods standpoint that’s what you call evening the score, as the Flames beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Thursday night, Jacob Markstrom picking up the shut out.

The Flames scored twice in the first period, had a miserable second frame, and then a very solid third in putting away the win, and helping their goaltender bring home the doughnut.

The win gives the Flames an even 1-1-1 record on the season, and starts their five game road trip with a victory. Calgary skates into Washington to play the Capitals on Saturday morning.

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23 – 18 – 8

54 Points, Ranked # 8 in the West

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21 – 23 – 3

45 Points, ranked # 13 in the West

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21 – 22 – 3

45 Points, ranked # 12 in the West

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30 – 14 – 5

65 Points, Ranked # 2 in the West

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20 – 21 – 3

43 Points, ranked # 13 in the West

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17 – 26 – 4

38 Points, Ranked # 16 in the East

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