They finished the regular season atop the West. But Calgary's post-season lasted just five games after being eliminated by the Avalanche. (EricFrancis ) StanleyCup
A 5-1 loss to the Avalanche capped the Flames’ second four-game losing skid of the season to bounce them from the playoffs, leaving the club to wonder where it all went wrong.
All told, Colorado’s big three had nine goals and 21 points in the series, while Calgary’s top line ofOn Friday, when needed most, they had none. Playing his best game of the series, Gaudreau was thwarted on three first period breakaways, which included a penalty shot that saw him dangle in too tight on Philipp Grubauer before a weak shot was stopped.
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