#NHLPlayoffs: Flames take 12 steps to defeat Canucks
Calgary officially weaned off of Round 1
Saturday night's Game 6 escalated quickly in Vancouver's favour. In the end, the Flames truly embodied the mantra NEVER QUIT.
Here are the 12 steps they took to win in Game 6.
1. Participate and win the CBC retweet competition
Who can get the most RT's? RT for <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames">@NHLFlames</a> to win. STREAM LIVE cbcsports.ca 9 P.M. ET. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCHockeymug?src=hash">#CBCHockeymug</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLPlayoffs?src=hash">#NHLPlayoffs</a> <a href="http://t.co/6c4EqU1Gzv">pic.twitter.com/6c4EqU1Gzv</a>
—@hockeynightWho can get the most RT's? RT for <a href="https://twitter.com/VanCanucks">@VanCanucks</a> to win. STREAM LIVE cbcsports.ca 9 P.M. ET. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCHockeymug?src=hash">#CBCHockeymug</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLPlayoffs?src=hash">#NHLPlayoffs</a> <a href="http://t.co/vlgOKMn2AD">pic.twitter.com/vlgOKMn2AD</a>
—@hockeynight2. Make sure the C of Red includes hockey greats
Thx <a href="https://twitter.com/Burkie2020">@Burkie2020</a> Building on fire. Go <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flames?src=hash">#flames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CofRed?src=hash">#CofRed</a> happy for da good guys <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gelinas?src=hash">#gelinas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanVanAsten">@RyanVanAsten</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dominicpittis?src=hash">#dominicpittis</a> <a href="http://t.co/JrWdmOjK4M">pic.twitter.com/JrWdmOjK4M</a>
—@wick_223. Let the other team get comfortable
Less than three minutes in and McMillan scores his first career playoff goal, from Higgins and Horvat. 1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a>.
—@VanCanucksHANSEN - SHORTHANDED!! 2-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANUCKS?src=hash">#CANUCKS</a>!!
—@VanCanucksMAKE THAT 3-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANUCKS?src=hash">#CANUCKS</a>!!!
—@VanCanucks4. Insure fans keep calm, while the opposition gets excited
This is pure domination. What the heck happened after game 4? It was all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> in G5 and now even more. Dancing around Flames' guys.
—@TommiSeppalaDon't panic <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames">@NHLFlames</a>. We were down 4-0 in Game 6 of the 2004 Playoffs vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a>.Game went to triple OT & Morrison saves them <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverQuit?src=hash">#NeverQuit</a>
—@JayLongshaw5. Tie the game
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLAMES?src=hash">#FLAMES</a> GOAL! <a href="https://twitter.com/ferdaddy27">@ferdaddy27</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverQuit?src=hash">#NeverQuit</a>
—@NHLFlames<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLAMES?src=hash">#FLAMES</a> GOAL! <a href="https://twitter.com/Monahan20">@Monahan20</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonyMony?src=hash">#MonyMony</a>
—@NHLFlamesWe just scored 3, what's 2 more? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash">#Flames</a>
—@TheRougeTA6. Scoff at the opposition's premature celebration
Thank you, thank you, thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flames?src=hash">#flames</a> for giving me a reason to return the texts from my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> friends. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ignited?src=hash">#ignited</a>
—@lovebugdougWhat's the only worse thing than allowing a 3-0 lead in the first period? Squandering that lead by the second period <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flames?src=hash">#flames</a>
—@markusoff7. Allow the opposition to think they have a chance to win
2ND PERIOD: 4-3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a>. Shots are 20-16 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash">#Flames</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverQuit?src=hash">#NeverQuit</a> <a href="http://t.co/ikVVv8zHGC">pic.twitter.com/ikVVv8zHGC</a>
—@NHLFlames8. Now allow fans to get excited
Me watching this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash">#Flames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> game like <a href="http://t.co/2txxIrtYWk">pic.twitter.com/2txxIrtYWk</a>
—@TV_Muscle<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flames?src=hash">#flames</a> tying it up got me like <a href="http://t.co/VWBPtJsXkw">pic.twitter.com/VWBPtJsXkw</a>
—@scottbolland9. Score 3 goals and win the game
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash">#Flames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverQuit?src=hash">#NeverQuit</a> what a game 6! Never say Never to a bunch of talented young kids. Keep it going boys! Unbelievable hockey.
—@lambertkr<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLAMES?src=hash">#FLAMES</a> GOAL! RAGIN' STAJAN! 5-4 CALGARY!
—@NHLFlamesFarewell Vancouver. <a href="https://t.co/xMhUjoBVav">https://t.co/xMhUjoBVav</a>
—@hockeynight10. Have Waldo as a fan
I found Waldo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FlamesvsCanucks?src=hash">#FlamesvsCanucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flames?src=hash">#flames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cuprun?src=hash">#cuprun</a> YAAAHOOOOO!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/jjrobins">@jjrobins</a> <a href="http://t.co/G8WInmPgsg">pic.twitter.com/G8WInmPgsg</a>
—@TheresaMarieR11. Allow the opposition to beat themselves up
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> every time! Every damn time! <a href="http://t.co/oaBNaedwiJ">pic.twitter.com/oaBNaedwiJ</a>
—@krstenalexMy step mom pulled her <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> car flag off her car with 4 minutes left and texted me.. She is so angry!!
—@MarciaOnTheGoLife long fan, lesson in the making. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash">#Canucks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/canucksvsflames?src=hash">#canucksvsflames</a> <a href="http://t.co/miiHt5kNrm">pic.twitter.com/miiHt5kNrm</a>
—@dbjarnagage12. And the final step, Never Quit
Coming back down 3.. the <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLFlames">@NHLFlames</a> earning that second round! Great series, so much fight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverQuit?src=hash">#NeverQuit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLPlayoffs?src=hash">#NHLPlayoffs</a> <a href="http://t.co/qVYD8zQrIv">pic.twitter.com/qVYD8zQrIv</a>
—@MatJamHorn