Flames fever grips Calgary as playoffs begin

After narrowly missing out last year, playoff hockey is back in Calgary as the Flames take on the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs.

Calgariansshowed support for their team bypainting the town red (with a hint of yellow and white of course).

Flames flags could be seen everywhere from vehicles to buildings.

Businesses also made sure to show their Flames pridein some pretty unique ways.

By the afternoon, fans were already congregating at bars in preparation for the game in the evening.

Tom Heuver, owner ofFrom Another, a vintage clothing store,took the opportunity to break out some vintage Flames gear.

Fans are hoping for a better showing against the Stars, who eliminated the Flames in theirlast playoff appearance in 2020.

Games one and two will be played in Calgary before the teams head to Dallas for games three and four.