DETROIT (3) at. CALGARY (2) - 1-4 - Calgary win series 4-3
Calgary took command of game seven right away, as they scored twice in the first period. Cory Stillman (7) made it 1-0 after eight minutes and with 11 seconds left, Markus Näslund (8) made it a two goal game. And the Flames strangle hold on the game got tighter in the second period as Roman Hamrlik (2) scored a powerplay goal when Cory Sarich served a five minute major for cross-checking. But only a minute later Ruslan Fedotenko (1) and the Red Wings broke there goose eggs in the game.
With three minutes left to fight over in the second period, Calgary lost defender Sergei Zubov. The Flames defender got his foot turned the wrong way along the boards, and had troubles getting off the ice. After the game the Flames announced that Zubov will miss the rest of the post-season with a foot injury. A tough break for the Flames. Despite the lack of Zubov, the teams powerplay specialist. The Flames were able to make it 4-1 with a powerplay goal in the third period. Tony Amonte (4) scored and the Flames fans erupted in cheers. Calgary held onto the lead and will now take on the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Final.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Manny Legace (Calgary), made 27 saves and helped his team advance to the conf finals.
TODAYS GAMES
Detroit at. Calgary 1-4 - Calgary win series 4-3
TOMORROW'S GAMES
Atlanta (7) at. Boston (4) - Series tied 0-0
Calgary (2) at. San Jose (1) - Series tied 0-0