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5 Things - Flames @ Red Wings
The most important game of the season is almost always the next one up in the schedule.
And for the Calgary Flames, Sunday's contest in Detroit represents a 60-minute exercise in feeling good about the present as well as setting the tone for the games to come.
With a win, the Flames can come home above the .500 mark.
To do so, they'll need to capitalize on those periods of offensive domination that have become regular occurrences over the past nine days away from home.
PREVIEW: Detroit seeks fifth straight win Sunday against visiting Calgary
Detroit kicked off its weekend back-to-back with a 5-2 victory against the host Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon. Joe Veleno scored twice, and captain Dylan Larkin had a goal and two assists for the Red Wings, who notched three power-play goals in a road game for the first time since March 29, 2016.
Detroit has scored 24 goals through its first five games this season, the third-most in the club’s first five contests to open a campaign in franchise history (25 in 1942-43 and 1972-73).
The good, bad and ugly of the Calgary Flames: Games 1-5
It’s been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster to start the season from the perspective of Flames supporters. This is a team that lost the trust of it’s fan base last season through inconsistent efforts, bad goaltending, losing key games to bad teams, and a lack of fun and entertainment. The 2023-24 Flames, made up of essentially the same core as last season, are going to have to earn back the trust of the fans.
I will be MIA after this game, returning for next Sundays game against the Oil. Next up!