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After so many years in the same Division, it feels weird that this is going to be the only visit for the Avs to the Saddledome this season.

This is third time in the last two and a half weeks where a team is coming to Calgary the night after an embarrassing loss to the Oilers (the Panthers only lost 4-1, but it was to the Oilers, so I'm assuming it was still pretty embarrassing). The Flames got 3 of a possible 4 points out of the previous two occasions (while also giving up 3 of a possible 4 points).

I didn't watch a lot of the game last night, but from what I saw, the Avs didn't look that good. Losing Hedja early in the game hurt them too, and it sounds like he won't be playing tonight either.

Giguere will get the start after Roy left Varlamov in for all 8 last night. He always seems to play well against the Flames.

I expect the Avs to come out angry, but if the Flames can withstand an early push, it should be a good game.