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DFyvie · 04-09-2020, 04:29 AM

Flames dispatch Canucks in Six
20.04.04 22:46MST

Flames end 15yr curse, beat Canucks 4-0

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Facing elimination for the third game in a row was too much for the Vancouver Canucks, who succumbed to the Flames by a score of 4-0, ending the series in six hard fought games.

Leading the charge for the Flames was two-way centre Chris Drury with 2 assists. "We are extremely happy to finally get the monkey off our backs and move on to the next round, tonight." Said the former Little League World Series Champ, and Stanley Cup winner with the Colorado Avalanche. "It's a special feeling being in the playoffs, and it is an honour to play with these men."

For their troubles, the Flames had a commanding 3 game to nothing lead before the Canucks stormed back to win back-to-back games to fight off elimination. But forcing a game 7 proved too difficult for the Canucks as the Flames played a stingy road game and limited the Canucks to a paltry 12 shots in game 6.

This is the first time in 15 years for Calgary fans to see their team advance beyond the first round in the playoffs.

"1989 was a long time ago." Said Paul Maurice. "We're on a mission. We believe we're just as good as any team in the league right now, we just have to do the work."

The Flames now have the benefit of playing the waiting game with the top seed Blues who also won their series, against the Avalanche in 5 games. Still battling in the first round are the Sharks against the Stars (Sharks lead 3-2) and the Kings and the Red Wings (Wings lead 3-2).

04-09-2020, 04:29 AM	#46
DFyvie Major Leagues Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 389	Flames dispatch Canucks in Six Flames dispatch Canucks in Six 20.04.04 22:46MST Flames end 15yr curse, beat Canucks 4-0 Facing elimination for the third game in a row was too much for the Vancouver Canucks, who succumbed to the Flames by a score of 4-0, ending the series in six hard fought games. Leading the charge for the Flames was two-way centre Chris Drury with 2 assists. "We are extremely happy to finally get the monkey off our backs and move on to the next round, tonight." Said the former Little League World Series Champ, and Stanley Cup winner with the Colorado Avalanche. "It's a special feeling being in the playoffs, and it is an honour to play with these men." For their troubles, the Flames had a commanding 3 game to nothing lead before the Canucks stormed back to win back-to-back games to fight off elimination. But forcing a game 7 proved too difficult for the Canucks as the Flames played a stingy road game and limited the Canucks to a paltry 12 shots in game 6. This is the first time in 15 years for Calgary fans to see their team advance beyond the first round in the playoffs. "1989 was a long time ago." Said Paul Maurice. "We're on a mission. We believe we're just as good as any team in the league right now, we just have to do the work." The Flames now have the benefit of playing the waiting game with the top seed Blues who also won their series, against the Avalanche in 5 games. Still battling in the first round are the Sharks against the Stars (Sharks lead 3-2) and the Kings and the Red Wings (Wings lead 3-2).