Flames Lose in Overtime to Blackhawks
April 17, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Highlights, NHL, NHL Playoffs, News, Scores, Television, Video
In probably the most intense matchup of the night, the Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Calgary Flames and it was an ugly game. I think that both teams ended up acting in a way that was shameful considering the privilege associated with making the playoffs. I was very disappointed. The Flames were playing better than they have in a while and the Blackhawks began to get physical. The Flames not only took the bait, they took it up to the next level and the rest of the game was as much about fighting as it was about playing.
image: TSN
Mike Cammalleri (CGY) sucker punched Martin Havlat (CHI) right off the face-off and was called, but so far hasn’t been suspended. This came, however, after Havlat got away with all kinds of crap on the ice last night, including when he skated behind the net and clipped Flames goaltender, Miikka Kiprusoff, in the back of the knees and tripped him. No call and even the commentators were surprised by that one.
The game ended with a score of 3-2, with the game winner coming 11 seconds into overtime. Tough game, tough loss for the Flames. I can’t wait to see how Game 2 goes tomorrow night.
