Phaneuf's return brings out the boo birds

--Ex-Flames D Dion Phaneuf made another return to the Saddledome and was soundly booed early on and then late in the game by his former fans.

--The Flames practiced dumping and chasing leading into the game and took advantage of a Toronto defense prone to giving up the puck. They forced 21 giveaways.

--Even though the Leafs managed more than 40 shots against the Flames, the hosts blocked another 15 attempts aimed at G Miikka Kiprusoff.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"It was a good feeling. Getting that goal is really important for our team. It seemed to energize us." -- Flames F Paul Byron, who scored on a penalty shot in the second period.

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