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Hilarious how good the Caps probably think they are after that win. Absolutely they're the better team but the team that played better did not win tonight. Game was very predictable once they got out to the 3-0 lead. I mean that has happened what, like a dozen times over the last two seasons? Other than a couple 5 minute stretches, the Flames were the better team and worked considerably harder. I was particularly impressed with how they came back after Washington tied it up in the third. Flames dominated the last few minutes and dominated overtime. Caps win the cheap way but good luck with that garbage effort this year against the teams in their new division.

Thought Jones was far and away Calgary's best player tonight. Was great in all three zones.

Ramo was not very good IMO.

Galiardi got better as the game progressed but that penalty cost the team a point. I like how much he gets after it though. I unfortunately think he will take more stupid penalties like that this year. Just the way he plays.

Giordano was really good.

Some solid glimpses from Monahan and Baertschi but not much on which to assess.

Stajan was good. Barely noticed Glencross.

At least the team played hard. At least they are north-south and consistently got to the body. They are not very good and are very rough around the edges, but working hard gets you a long way as we have learned the hard way the last few years.