2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Review: (P1) Anaheim Ducks vs. (W1) Calgary Flames
The series started in Anaheim, where Calgary has struggled since 2004. It looked like the Flames would stop their losing streak in the Southern California city when they made it a 2-1 game midway through the second. The Ducks had other plans, scoring twice moments later and keep the third period scoreless, as Anaheim took the first game 3-2. Anaheim started stronger in Game 2, scoring twice early in the game. Calgary fought their way back to tie the game, but a late penalty in the third seal their fate. Ryan Getzlaf scored on the man advantage, as the Ducks won another 3-2 game. Going to Calgary, Game 3 was the Flames to lose. The outscored the Ducks 2-1 in the first and second period. Things changed in the third, starting with Nate Thompson tipping a shot past Brian Elliot that might have been a high stick (the goal would stand). A late goal tied the game, and Corey Perry put it away 1:30 into overtime. Game 4 didn't start well for the Flames. Elliot let up a goal five minutes into the game, and was pulled for Chad Johnson. He didn't fare much better, getting scored on the second shot he faced. The Flames got one back in the second, but despite their efforts, remained the only time they found the back of the net. An empty net capped the game and the series. The Anaheim Ducks swept the Calgary Flames in four game to move on to the second round.
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