Flames complete amazing comeback
07.05.05 22:42MST
Calgary wins 3rd straight to eliminate Phoenix
The Flames have done it. For the third game in a row under threat of elimination, the Flames beat the Phoenix Coyotes in 7 games by a score of 4-1. Leading the charge for the Flames was Captain Jarome Iginla (pictured) who's three point night sealed it for the home crowd.
"Trailing 3 games to one was tough. We were behind that eight-ball for 3 games. But we just stuck with it and started putting in the work and finishing games." Said the Captain who advances to the 3rd Round for the first time in his career.
Iginla's line, with Martin St.Louis and Brad Richards, kept Phoenix busy all series as the trio combined for 38 points in the 7 game series.
The series was one of momentum as Phoenix had a three-game winning streak of their own after losing game one in Calgary. But with their backs against the wall, the Flames won 3 straight, including a win in overtime in game 6, to take the series.
The Flames next play the Detroit Red Wings who have been waiting patiently after sweeping the Might Ducks of Anaheim. The Season series between Detroit and Calgary stands at 2-2 which could mean a long tough series for the two teams.
"We like our chances with Detroit. They're a good team, but so are we." Said Coach Fyvie. "We've played some good hockey this week and winning is contagious. Especially in the playoffs."
The third round is scheduled to start soon as the Eastern Conference final is set between 8th place Ottawa and 7th place Boston making it a series of cinderella teams.