Images: Blackhawks v. Flames
The Blackhawks had every right to make this one a romp, especially in a first period where they outshot Calgary 18-2, but often went for the fancy play instead of just throwing the puck on net, and in the end it cost them big time - a more than surprising 2-1 overtime loss to the scrappy Flames.
Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1 in overtime.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman (6) pokes at the puck against Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) as Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1 in overtime.
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp, right, vies for the puck against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw, right, celebrates after scoring a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1 in overtime.
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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville, center, talks to his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Calgary defeated the Blackhawks 2-1in overtime.
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Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) looks up a score board during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman (6), right, celebrates with center Joe Colborne (8) and defenseman Kris Russell (4) after scoring his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Calgary defeated the Blackhawks 2-1in overtime.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65), left, celebrates with center Jonathan Toews (19) after scoring his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Calgary defeated the Blackhawks 2-1in overtime.
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Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley, center, talks to his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawfod, right, blocks a shot by Calgary Flames center Paul Byron (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw, right, celebrates after scoring a goal as Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) reacts during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1 in overtime.
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11), left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime in an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Calgary defeated the Blackhawks 2-1in overtime.
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund, left, celebrates with right wing Devin Setoguchi after the Flames defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime in an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Calgary Flames goalie Jonas Hiller (1) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1 in overtime.
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Calgary Flames left wing Brandon Bollig (25) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks left wing Daniel Carcillo during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp, right, vies for the puck against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp, right, vies for the puck against Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Calgary Flames left wing Brandon Bollig (25) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks left wing Daniel Carcillo during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, top, can't save a goal by Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during overtime in an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames defeated the Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime.
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. The Flames won 2-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) looks up a score board after missing a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau, right, is checked by Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) shoots against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawfod, right, blocks a shot by Calgary Flames center Paul Byron (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014.
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