from Mark Spector of Sportsnet,

So, how does this happen?

The once-stingy Calgary Flames are last in the league in goals allowed. In 17 games Calgary has allowed 66 goals to Montreal’s 33 in the same number of games. The Flames also rank 30th in goal differential (minus-25). Last season, the Flames finished the season ranked 14th in goals against, and were eighth with a goals differential of plus-25.

So, let’s find a reason. The stat that points to goaltending is this one: Calgary is middle of the pack, averaging 30.1 shots against per game. But they’re dead last in team save percentage, at .873. They’ve given up three or more goals in 13 of their 17 games.

In a 3-2 league, you know how that tale going to end.

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