Flames Struggle Offensively, Embrace Rebuild

0:00It's March 6th, here's your Calgary Flames news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Calgary Flames fell to the visiting Ottawa Senators by a score of 4-1 last night. Their offense struggled badly, posting possession stats like 38.52% shot attempts and just 27.06%. Percent in scoring chances. Even high danger chances sat at a dismal 18.02%. It was a tough night all around for the Flames. After trading defenseman Mackenzie Weigar, the team seems okay with stepping back. They're sitting 31st in the league standings and embracing a rebuild mindset. Losses like this are easier to take when it means chasing a lead talent down the road, rather than forcing a flawed roster into playoff contention. Fans and analysts called the game uninspiring, with the Flames failing to transition the puck or create offense. No player topped 50% in shot attempts for the second game in a row. Blake Coleman led a 47.83% followed by Joel Faribi and Zayn Perrek.

1:05Gold tending stood out as the lone bright spot thanks to Devon Cooley. Forward, Matt Coronado generated the team's only multiple high danger chances and showed some promise. Still, the group couldn't capitalize, even with a late 6 on 4 power play. Looking ahead, the Flames need structural changes in their attack to fix these issues. Stars of the game went to Cooley 1st, Coronado 2nd, and Kevin Ball 3rd. If they keep playing like this, more draft picks and reinforcements could be on the way. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.