Not sure what games you have been watching but I think the last time you could argue that the Flames were maybe the better team was the Sharks loss a week ago. IMO they were never really close to winning the Leafs, Sabres (worst game by far played), Penguins games. It was just a matter of time until the Hawks won this game in the 3rd period as the Flames were playing scared to lose in the 3rd period. Scoring from the blueline has dried up and there aren't enough game breaking forwards to pick up the slack. I think the team will be fine in that they won't be involved in the McDavid sweepstakes but if they don't snap out of this streak soon their playoff chances are going to take a massive hit.
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