Perfect practice makes for a perfect result.

  That’s the theory and the Flames put it to test before excelling in Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Colorado.

  After being hammered 6-1 in San Jose last Thursday, the Flames practiced for 3 consecutive days on getting the game plan correct.

  The result was as good a performance that the Flames have authored all season.  Despite such thorough domination of the Avalanche, the Flames weren’t certain of victory until there were 28 second left in the game when Jarome Iginla scored an ENG.

   The Flames outshot the Avs 51-23 but the game stayed close thanks to the brilliance of Colorado goalie Peter Budaj.  The 51 shot was the Flames most in a game since February of 1997 in a 4-2 loss at Pittsburgh.

    The Flames permitted the first goal and didn’t get it back until 6:53 of the 2nd period. Then it was 1-1 until defenseman Adrian Aucoin jumped in from the blueline into the high slot and ripping a drive beyond Budaj at 12:28 of the 3rd.

   Now the key will be developing some consistency.  The first test is Thurday in the rematch against the Avs in Denver.

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