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L 5-1 @ CHI (Mar 1)
Bedard (1 G 2 A) was too good for the Flames, as the Blackhawks outshot the Flames 39-28. With none of the scoring coming through, the Flames win streak ends at 4.

L 6-0 @ NSH (Mar 2)
Back to back challenges for the Flames goaltending. Nashville made 42 shots, while a Vezina calibre performance from Saros kept the Flames scoreless off 34.


The trade deadline arrives with surprisinglyfew moves.


Transaction:
Poirier to IR, Aspirot to NHL

W 4-1 vs CHI (Mar 4)
Calgary finally get a win this month. The Flames outshoot 38-28 and Soderblom has no answers. Danforth picks up a goal and assist, while Beauvillier picks up two assists.

Transaction:
Sharangovich off IR, Cuylle to AHL

W 4-3 vs CAR (Mar 6)
Dichow outperforms Andersen in net, as both have to face over 35 shots. Adam Boqvist has himself a 3 point night. Despite this there were a number of blue line players who had rougher defensive games, though were bailed out by Dichow.

W 6-5 vs BUF (Mar 8)
Dichow struggles, allowing 4 goals from 13 shots. From here Markstrom fills in and has a much stronger performance, compounded with a 44 shot night from Calgary to take the win. Boqvist has another multi-point night, while Janis Moser has a goal and three assists. Boqvist combined this with a fight against Connor Clifton in the second minute of the game for a Gordie Howe Hat Trick.

W 3-2 @ NJD (Mar 11)
Boqvist stars once again with two goals and an assist. Akira Schmid has a respectable .935 SV%, but when facing 46 shots, ends up letting the three through. Calgary temporarily sit 3rd in the Pacific.

W 8-1 @ CBJ (Mar 13)
Outshooting Columbus 43-22, the Flames were in total control of the match. Boqvist had another two goal night, and Thomas Novak ended up with a goal and three assists. Also interestingly neither team got a powerplay the whole night.

W 6-1 @ PIT (Mar 15)
The win streak moves to 5 and the Flames move to an even win-loss record. Dichow has a spectacular game, making 36 saves, while Honzek's 3 assists and Angello's 2 G 1 A are more than enough to challenge Jarry.

W 4-2 @ DAL (Mar 16)
Back to back game and back to back wins for Calgary. Danforth (0 G 2 A) and Moser (0 G 1 A) both reach 100 career NHL points.

Transaction:
Poirier off IR, Aspirot to AHL

W 4-3 @ MIN (Mar 18)
The Flames keep winning and begin building distance from the fringe playoff spots. Hronek was the highlight of the night, with 1 goal and two assists.

OTW 4-3 vs TOR (Mar 20)
It gets close, but a 42 save night from Markstrom is topped off with a OT goal from Beauvillier to give Calgary their 9th straight win. Beauvillier also finishes off with an assist, proving a valuable addition to the top line.

SOW 5-4 vs DAL (Mar 22)
Another game needs more than 60 minutes, but the Flames move to 10 unbeaten. Dichow has a fantastic 48 save night, as Kadri's 2 G 1 A headlined the skaters.

W 4-3 vs CHI (Mar 25)
Despite going down 3-0 to the blackhawks in the early 2nd, the Flames rally back over a 50 minute stretch to get the four goals they needed. Janis Moser picks up another two assists, and Beauvillier and Novak both end with a goal and assist.

W 5-1 vs NSH (Mar 27)
Calgary continues their strong run of form, with Kadri (1 G 1 A) and Beauvillier (1 G 1 A) helping them to another convincing win. With two goalies in strong form, Calgary are developing an underdog chance in the postseason.

L 5-2 @ COL (Mar 29)
The win streak finally comes to an end. Markstrom struggles facing 29 shots with a .828 SV%. Danforth and Weegar score the two goals for Calgary.

SOL 6-5 vs EDM (Mar 31)
No matter what, Calgary seems to be unable to win the Battle of Alberta. Poirier openend the scoring on the penalty kill and followed up with a second goal. Calgary outshot the Oilers 46-38, but couldn't win the shootout. A successful month ends in a loss.

Leaders:
Goals: Huberdeau (40), Beauvillier (36), Kadri (34), Danforth (20), Pelletier (16)
Assists: Beauvillier (53), Huberdeau (48), Kadri (46), Boqvist (44), Hronek (35)
Points: Beauvillier (89), Huberdeau (88), Kadri (80), Boqvist (59), Pelletier (43)
PIM: Hronek (38), Weegar/Backlund (32), Moser (29), Huberdeau (28)
Hits: Beauvillier (112), Weegar (104), Huberdeau (96), Andersson (90), Fix-Wolansky (90)

Prospects:
Mazden Leslie (RD, 19, WHL) - 63 GP 11 G 30 A
Another one of the offensive defensemen prospects for Calgary, Leslie has put up a 41 point season in the WHL this year. While unable to help Vancouver to the WHL playoffs, Leslie was the best defenseman in points, and 6th skater. Definitely being considered for the NHL roster next season.

Etienne Morin (LD, 20, QMJHL) - 55 GP 17 A 41 A
Another excellent offensive presence option for the Flames. Morin was 5th in skaters for points for the Moncton Wildcats and is looking to be a key part of their scoring as they aim for a deep playoff run this year.

Samuel Fiala (C, 19, QMJHL) - 65 GP 18 G 32 A
In the same first round playoff series as Moncton is Fiala's Val-D'Or Foreurs. Having a much rougher season, Fiala was second amoung all players in points, and led the league in assists. The only concern for Calgary is he fills rolls that already are filled by a number of players on the team.