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Cheese · 11-14-2022, 07:14 AM

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How the Kings became the Flames’ chief (non-Oilers) rivalry

Friends, the saying goes that rivalries are born in the playoffs. But in terms of formative regular season clashes, there are two teams that immediately come to mind for the Calgary Flames over the past couple of decades. One’s quite obvious: the Edmonton Oilers, the Flames’ counterpart in the Battle of Alberta.
But the other is probably the Los Angeles Kings, a team whose construction, culture and playoff success are arguably what the Flames are currently being modelled towards.
While a lot of the animosity between the Flames and Kings does date back to the on-ice antics of Matthew Tkachuk during his rookie season of 2016-17, the importance of their regular season rivalry dates back to the 2014-15 season.

Kings look to keep win streak going, visit the Flames

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Calgary Flames.

Calgary has a 2-2-0 record in Pacific Division play and a 5-6-2 record overall. The Flames are 1-4-2 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Los Angeles has a 9-6-1 record overall and a 0-2-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Kings have a 4-1-1 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

'I FELT GREAT'

Everything's better when you're winning.

Food tastes better.

The air seems fresher.

And as Jerry told George in one of the many classic Seinfeld scenes, "you'll have more energy and self-confidence than you ever dreamed of."

OK, maybe that's pushing it. But no matter how you slice it, there was a weight lifted from the Flames as they returned to the ice on Sunday, having snapped a seven-game slide with an impressive, 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets the night before.

11-14-2022, 07:14 AM	#1
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames 6:30pm TV: SN, ESPN+ - RADIO SN960 https://twitter.com/user/status/1591936446994128896 https://twitter.com/user/status/1591880537685524480 https://twitter.com/user/status/1591868538599641088 https://twitter.com/user/status/1591873406676660224 How the Kings became the Flames’ chief (non-Oilers) rivalry Friends, the saying goes that rivalries are born in the playoffs. But in terms of formative regular season clashes, there are two teams that immediately come to mind for the Calgary Flames over the past couple of decades. One’s quite obvious: the Edmonton Oilers, the Flames’ counterpart in the Battle of Alberta. But the other is probably the Los Angeles Kings, a team whose construction, culture and playoff success are arguably what the Flames are currently being modelled towards. While a lot of the animosity between the Flames and Kings does date back to the on-ice antics of Matthew Tkachuk during his rookie season of 2016-17, the importance of their regular season rivalry dates back to the 2014-15 season. Kings look to keep win streak going, visit the Flames BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Calgary Flames. Calgary has a 2-2-0 record in Pacific Division play and a 5-6-2 record overall. The Flames are 1-4-2 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties. Los Angeles has a 9-6-1 record overall and a 0-2-0 record in Pacific Division play. The Kings have a 4-1-1 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent. 'I FELT GREAT' Everything's better when you're winning. Food tastes better. The air seems fresher. And as Jerry told George in one of the many classic Seinfeld scenes, "you'll have more energy and self-confidence than you ever dreamed of." OK, maybe that's pushing it. But no matter how you slice it, there was a weight lifted from the Flames as they returned to the ice on Sunday, having snapped a seven-game slide with an impressive, 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets the night before.