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DFyvie · 04-13-2020, 02:56 AM

Iginla nets hattrick to complete comeback
04.02.05 23:00MST

Flames defeat Blues and hold playoff place

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Flames Captain Jarome Iginla (pictured) scored three unanswered goals to complete the comeback against the Blues in Calgary tonight 5-4. St.Louis had a commanding 2 goal lead going into the third, until the Captain's phenomenal effort saw them lose the game by one.

"We made a few adjustments, started matching our top line with theirs and it was too much for them." Said Coach Fyvie of the third period effort. "It's something we may need to do a lot more of down the stretch. We're in 8th place. We need to keep winning games."

St.Louis started strong scoring three in the first period to Calgary's one. Handzus scored on a breakaway on the first shot of the game at :22 of the first from Pronger and Hecht. Hecht scored one of his own at :51 from Conroy and MacInnis soon after. Tom Preissing of Calgary got his team on the board with a slapshot at the top of the circle for his 5th from Cammalleri and Gelinas at 2:04. Nagy responded shortly after with his 9th of the season at 4:37.

The second period was quieter with both teams trading one goal apiece. Brad Richards brought the Flames to within one with an unassisted powerplay goal at 11:23. Turgeon renewed the two-goal lead with an unassisted powerplay marker of his own at 19:39 to close out the middle frame.

The scene was set for Iginla who scored his first of three, on the powerplay, at 8:03 of the third from Boyle and Richards for this 22nd of the season. He scored again at 9:06 from St.Louis and Richards and again at 18:33 from Regehr to complete the comeback.

The year has been an uneven one for the Flames who are looking to return to the playoffs for the 3rd consecutive year. Many in the dressing room hope this emotional victory is a sign for things to come.

"It's good timing for us to start playing more consistently." Said Iginla, the first star of the game. "We're finally healthy, we're playing better. It's time to start doing the little things and start finishing games."

For the night, Calgary outshot the Blues 41 to 35. Calgary went 2 for 5 on the powerplay and St.Louis went 1 for 8. Calgary, who sit at 24-24-7, next host the Washington Capitals, after a week off, to finish their home stand February the 11th, while St.Louis heads north to play Edmonton tomorrow.

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DFyvie Major Leagues Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 383 Blog Entries: 2	Iginla nets hattrick to complete comeback Iginla nets hattrick to complete comeback 04.02.05 23:00MST Flames defeat Blues and hold playoff place Flames Captain Jarome Iginla (pictured) scored three unanswered goals to complete the comeback against the Blues in Calgary tonight 5-4. St.Louis had a commanding 2 goal lead going into the third, until the Captain's phenomenal effort saw them lose the game by one. "We made a few adjustments, started matching our top line with theirs and it was too much for them." Said Coach Fyvie of the third period effort. "It's something we may need to do a lot more of down the stretch. We're in 8th place. We need to keep winning games." St.Louis started strong scoring three in the first period to Calgary's one. Handzus scored on a breakaway on the first shot of the game at :22 of the first from Pronger and Hecht. Hecht scored one of his own at :51 from Conroy and MacInnis soon after. Tom Preissing of Calgary got his team on the board with a slapshot at the top of the circle for his 5th from Cammalleri and Gelinas at 2:04. Nagy responded shortly after with his 9th of the season at 4:37. The second period was quieter with both teams trading one goal apiece. Brad Richards brought the Flames to within one with an unassisted powerplay goal at 11:23. Turgeon renewed the two-goal lead with an unassisted powerplay marker of his own at 19:39 to close out the middle frame. The scene was set for Iginla who scored his first of three, on the powerplay, at 8:03 of the third from Boyle and Richards for this 22nd of the season. He scored again at 9:06 from St.Louis and Richards and again at 18:33 from Regehr to complete the comeback. The year has been an uneven one for the Flames who are looking to return to the playoffs for the 3rd consecutive year. Many in the dressing room hope this emotional victory is a sign for things to come. "It's good timing for us to start playing more consistently." Said Iginla, the first star of the game. "We're finally healthy, we're playing better. It's time to start doing the little things and start finishing games." For the night, Calgary outshot the Blues 41 to 35. Calgary went 2 for 5 on the powerplay and St.Louis went 1 for 8. Calgary, who sit at 24-24-7, next host the Washington Capitals, after a week off, to finish their home stand February the 11th, while St.Louis heads north to play Edmonton tomorrow. Last edited by DFyvie; 04-13-2020 at 03:53 AM.