Three takeaways: Flames punch things up in physical win over Canucks
When the Vancouver Canucks pushed, the Calgary Flames pushed back. In a fun, physical, heated New Year’s Eve game at the Saddledome, the Flames (18-12-7) showed a side of themselves that they haven’t had to show often this season and wound up with a 3-1 win that sees them leapfrog the Canucks (17-11-8) into the Western Conference’s second Wild Card position.