Flames lose second straight at home Monday

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The Calgary Flames have got of to a sluggish start to begin the 2013 National Hockey League season.

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On Monday, Daniel Winnik (two goals and an assist) and Saku Koivu (one goal and two assists) each had three points in a 5-4 Anaheim Ducks' victory over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

With the win, the Flames fall to 0-2 to start the year and have now given up nine goals in two home games. Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf also scored twice as Anaheim improved to 2-0 on the season. They have now scored 12 times in two games after their 7-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

The Ducks took the early 3-0 lead before the Flames stormed back to tie the game at three. Winnik then scored the game winning goal at 4:02 of the third period from Koivu and Andrew Cogliano.

The Flames next play in Vancouver Wednesday night with their next home game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

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Jeremy Freeborn is a freelance writer based in Calgary. He has a Communications Degree from the University of Calgary and a Broadcasting Diploma from Mount Royal College. He is very passionate about a wide range of local sports. His past experiences include working at the Olympic Hall of Fame and...

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