What Happened
The Calgary Flames fell to 0-3 on the season with a 6-1 loss in Seattle on Sunday. Calgary has now been outscored 16-3 across its three games, scoring exactly one goal in each defeat. Morgan Frost scored the Flames' only goal late in Sunday's game. According to Sportsnet, the team's defensive play has been the most glaring issue, with the club far from the tight-checking style that was expected to keep games close during the rebuild.
Key Details
- Calgary is 0-3-0 to open the season.
- The Flames have been outscored 16-3 in three games.
- Calgary has scored one goal in each of its three losses.
- Sunday's result was a 6-1 loss in Seattle.
- Morgan Frost scored Calgary's goal late in Sunday's game.
- Calgary finished last in the NHL in goals last season.
What It Means
Scoring was expected to be Calgary's biggest problem after last season's last-place finish in goals and the departure of leading scorers. The larger concern through three games is the number of goals allowed, since goaltending and defence were supposed to be the team's strengths and the foundation for keeping games close during the rebuild.