I understand that it's still only Monday, and that Playoffs are 3 days away, but considering we've played...well, shitty... in the last 3 seasons. We lost to Anaheim in the first round, then we lost to who else, Calgary in the second round, and then we got to rest for a year, then last year we should have flattened the Oilers, only to have them spank us - in the first round. I guess the only thing good to come out of those was that each of those teams went on to play 7 games in the Stanley Cup Finals - and lose.
Upon further investigation into Calgary today, i've decided a few things. Hasek NEEDS to play well. If he can play better than Kipprusoff, then the flames have no chance. However, Calgary was the only team better than us at home this season, and they have on helluva defense. We can get Lids to take care of the likes of Iginla, and we're going to have to post some guys around the net to knock in some ugly goals.
However, if Kipprusoff plays like he did two (3) years ago, then we better pray he gets hurt early. Not "Oh, no - he'll never play again" hurt, but something that will keep him out for a couple of games long enough for us to get up a couple of games. If we can get a nice lead, then we won't need to worry. However, we're good at blowing "nice leads." The Flames will need to try to keep Holmer from screening their goalie - without hurting him like most teams like to try - and keep our power forwards from in front of the net so Kipprusoff isn't blind. I believe we can pull it out.
There, see if talking about it will make my stomach ache go away.
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