so far there are 2 primary concerns i have with the flames play:
1) top 2 d pairings have been quite brutal. Concerned about the play of giordano, he definitely doesn't look like gio of the last few years. Am assuming this has to do with coming back after a serious injury, and should be mitigated by playing time, and getting back up to speed.
2) secondary scoring. outside the top line, there hasn't been consistent zone time or creating of offensive chances by the other lines.
Am really hoping the above start to get sorted, otherwise the team will be heavily reliant on PP and goaltending to have any chance against most teams.
Should be a tough game, as the blues have a solid lineup again.
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