FLAMES FALL TO SABRES

The point streak continues but the Flames will have to wait to get back in the win column.
Jack Eichel scored 1:30 into overtime just after a Buffalo powerplay ended and former Flame Chad Johnson made 32 saves to give the Sabres a 2-1 win Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

By getting the game to the extra frame, the Flames have now earned at least one point in nine straight contests and 10 of their last 11.
Matthew Tkachuk opened the scoring with a powerplay marker eight minutes into the first period. After drawing a tripping penalty in the offensive zone, Tkachuk tipped a soft shot from Johnny Gaudreau past Johnson, finding some room on the short side from the top of the crease for his 14th goal of the season.
The Sabres responded with an even-strength marker from Scott Wilson just 24 seconds later to tie it at one.
Gaudreau had a pair of dangerous wraparound attempts in the early stages of the second frame but the puck stayed out of the Sabres net on both occasions.
Following an icing call that gave the Sabres top unit an offensive faceoff against the Flames fourth line, Mike Smith made a sprawling pad save with a crowd in front of the net to keep the game tied, earning a roar of approval from the home fans.
Smith finished with 31 saves on the night.
Despite combining for 19 shots in the final 20 minutes, with the Sabres holding an 11-8 edge in that category, neither team could break the deadlock in regulation as the Flames went to overtime for the second straight game.

CANADIAN ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION NIGHT

Tonight's game was the Flames' 12th annual Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night, which raises funds for the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre (CMFRC) and the official charity of the Canadian Armed Forces - Support our Troops. Over 400 Canadian Armed Forces members, family members and veterans were welcomed to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the game.
Lieutenant General Paul Wyynyk - the Commander of the Canadian Army - along with two local reservists, Lieutenant (Navy) Anna Kocot and Master Corporal Ashley Holloway (Army), performed a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game.
The Flames wore special camouflage jerseys during warmups in honour of Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night.
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"This is a very important night for us." said Ken King, President and CEO, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. "The commitment, dedication and sacrifice made by those who serve and their families, is what has and continues to make this country great. Thank you to our season ticket holders for their continued support of the Canadian Armed Forces and this initiative."

ONE-TIMERS

The Flames are now 10-6-3 versus Eastern Conference opponents this season … Buffalo's last win in Calgary was on Oct. 18, 2003 … The Sabres went 0/3 on the powerplay, giving the Flames PK 25 kills on 27 opposition powerplays in January (92.6%).

NEXT UP

The Flames welcome the Los Angeles Kings to the Scotiabank Saddledome Wednesday (8 p.m., TV: Sportsnet 360, Radio: Sportsnet 960 The FAN). Come down early from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Hockey Happy Hour and enjoy food, drink and merchandise specials. You can get a 14 oz. domestic draught, 1 oz. highball, 6 oz. house wine, a cheeseburger or a pizza slice for just $5 each. As well, take an additional 10% off all regular-priced Fanattic merchandise. Following their tilt against the Kings, the Flames travel to Edmonton to face the Oilers on Thursday (7 p.m., TV: Sportsnet West, Radio: Sportsnet 960 The FAN).