Flames Fall to Senators, Trade Deadline Looms

0:00For the Calgary Flames, it's March 6th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Calgary Flames dropped a 4-1 decision to the Ottawa Senators in their last game before the NHL trade deadline on Thursday night. They grabbed an early one-nothing lead in the first period, but Ottawa took control from there, out-shooting Calgary badly in the second and third. Frames. Meanwhile, the Senators tied it midway through the second on a point shot from Lars Eller after a Flames turnover. Things got tougher for Calgary in the third, with three quick minor penalties opened the door for Dylan Cousins to score in the power play, making it 2-1. Fans are calling those penalties the big turning point in a game that stayed close until then. Gold tender Devon Cooley earned praise for his strong play, while young forward Maiveg Gredin brought energy with his assist on Calgary's goal. Tim Stutzel and Shane Pinto sealed it with empty netters late. Newly traded defenseman Ali Mahata missed the game, still in route to join the team.

1:03Without him and recent trade partner Mackenzie Weigar, Calgary shuffled their blue line, but couldn't match Ottawa's push. Up next, the Flames host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. But first, the trade deadline buzz hits Friday at 1pm mountain time, with Calgary at 24 winds, 30 losses and 7 overtime losses. The Daily News now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just the pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com