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Flames ready to close the book on a disappointing October after shootout loss to Senators

The first month of a new National Hockey League season can be like a mystery box: it’s never quite clear how things are going to shape up. A year ago, the Flames went 5-4-1 in October and surprised the hockey world by nestling themselves snugly in the playoff pack – somewhere they stayed pretty much until the bitter end.

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