 The team 's struggles continued into December , where the Flames lost four of six games to begin the month . Back @-@ to @-@ back victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs on December 13 and 16 , respectively , marked the first time the team won consecutive games since late October . The latter victory also spoiled Dion Phaneuf 's first return to Calgary following his trade to Toronto the previous season . The Flames followed the victories with three consecutive losses , but entered the Christmas break on a positive note with a 3 – 2 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars . 
