It’s a 3-2 win for the Calgary Flames as they get by the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.  It’s a huge win for the Flames, and a game they desperately needed.  Was it perfect, well…no it wasn’t.  But they did enough, they found a way to win, and they’re 1 point back of 8th.

Give credit to Vesa Toskala.  Is it a decision that was curious?  Well, yeah.  But Toskala did more than enough in net, made some big saves, and has done something that his predecessor did not.  Toskala has inspired a little confidence in the team and the coaching staff, and there’s an ability to play the same in front of him as in front of Miikka Kiprusoff.  At least that’s been the case in 8 periods with the Flames.

The Flames were able to get out to a good start in this game, as for the 42nd time this season, they scored the first goal of the hockey game.  Were there times when they were pushed by Colorado?  Yes, and that’s because the Avalanche are darn good little team.  But Calgary was able to regroup in those instances, and held a 3-1 lead heading into the final frame.

No, it wasn’t perfect.  Faceoffs were not great again.  The powerplay was so-so, even with the goal on the man advantage.  There were times when things were a little sloppy.  But they closed this thing out, and got the win.  At this time of year, with the situation the Flames are in, there’s nothing more important.

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