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Flames Takeaways: Season hits new low point after loss to Penguins
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If getting crushed in Columbus didn’t make it clear, a pasting in Pittsburgh confirmed it — the Flames have hit a low point in their season. Eric Francis provides his takeaways from Calgary's fourth straight loss.
Flames play with heavy hearts in loss to Blue Jackets
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As Monahan mourns Gaudreau, friendship lives on through their sons
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Living two doors down from Johnny Gaudreau’s pregnant wife, Meredith, and their two kids, regular toddler playdates have replaced the daily visits Sean Monahan spent alongside Johnny. Monahan is still struggling to comprehend the loss of his good friend, writes Eric Francis.
'Looks really comfortable': Flames' Zary thriving in new role
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Arms outstretched on the bench in disbelief, an animated Connor Zary let the officials know what he thought of the call.
Flames preparing for two emotional games vs. Blue Jackets
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Flames Takeaways: Careless penalties cost Calgary in streak-snapping loss
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Not many teams in the modern game can pull off a win while giving the opposition nine power plays. The Flames proved that point in Monday's loss, taking themselves out of the contest with an endless stream of careless penalties.
Jane Gaudreau grateful for family invite to Calgary for game against Blue Jackets
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As part of the support that's been flowing from Calgary since Johnny and Matthew's passing in August, the Gaudreau family has been invited to attend next Tuesday's Flames game when the Columbus Blue Jackets come to town. Eric Francis has the story.
Flames' quarter-mark report: Grades, surprises, concerns
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Trust the process: Zary, Flames break through for another rewarding finish
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It was inevitable Connor Zary would break through. How perfectly symbolic too, that he would fight through the mounting frustration by trusting the process and being rewarded in the end. That's what this Flames season has been all about.