Moments after the first period with Flames cruising along enjoying a 5-1 leading former Calgary defenseman and now Hawk TV commentator Steve Konroy remarked about the club’s quick start.

Then he added “with this Blackhawk team they have so much scoring power this game may not be over.”

Konroyd, who wore the red retro jersey in the 80′s, couldn’t have been more prophetic.

Sparked by a late 1st period goal, the Hawks scored 3 more in the 2nd before tying the match early in the 3rd.

That sent the match into OT, which lasted just 26 seconds before Brent Seabrook scored and the Hawks had a 6-5 win.

Its been said a 3-goal lead early is the worst in hockey. Now the Flames can add a 5-goal advantage is not so hot either.

A player tells himself not to get compacent with such a quick early edge, but sometimes the sub-conscience mind takes over.

And the Flames inability to win in Chicago takes another mental twist with a 9th straight setback in the Windy City.

Now its Columbus on Tuesday where the Flames have lost 6 of their last 7.

In the aftermath of Monday’s setback as former Dallas Stars GM and Team Canada Olympic management team member Doug Armstrong was leaving the United Center he remarked, “Tomorrow night (Tuesday) your team will play its best game of the season.”

If he proves prophetic, the Flames will return home happy with 3 of a possible 4 points on this quick 2-game trip.

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