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Given the NHLFlames' fragility, inconsistency, absence of star power and recent history of horrors against the Avalanche, this promised to be a stern test. They passed. With flying colours, writes EricFrancis.

could have faced than this.

Finally starting to feel good about themselves after accruing points in six straight games, the Flames faced their first juggernaut in a while. Increasing their confidence and win total against a slew of patsies the last few weeks, they came up against their nemesis in the Colorado Avalanche, who just happened to have won six in a row.

Given the Flames’ fragility, inconsistency, absence of star power and recent history of horrors against the Avs, this promised to be a stern test for the upstart Flames.Play the Sportsnet Fantasy Hockey Pool presented by RAM for your chance to drive away with a 2020 RAM 1500 Sport or win cash prizes! It's FREE and easy to play!

 

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EricFrancis NHLFlames Avalanche Wow getting rid of Peters was all it took to slay the dragon. Well that .... and the Avs playing their backup, missing their best offensive D-man (Makar) best defender (Johnson) and 2 center (Kadri).

NHLFlames Avalanche EricFrancis So it was Bill Peters racism that kept them down?

NHLFlames Avalanche EricFrancis Nobody chugs the flames koolaid harder than Francis.

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