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Originally Posted by Gaskal
We took the one with Chicago too I think. Would've actually swept them if we hadn't had Berra in net for the one at home. Won season series vs Sharks too unless I am mistaken.
Lost series vs Anaheim but we did leave them shellshocked.
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Out of thanks, but thanks.
For me, some of the bright spots of the season was:
- Not getting blown out much at all
- Blowing out some other teams - even good ones (like Anaheim you mentioned)
- Winning records against some elite teams
- That 45(?) count of games decided by a goal
Flames have been able to skate with the elite of the NHL. Yes, they have a losing record, and yes they are rebuilding. I just didn't think they would ever be able to be in so many games with so many great teams like they have been.
I also notice they are finding a way to win. Ramo has been that 'way' lately, but they also get timely goals here and there, and some fantastic defensive plays. They are putting it all-together. Finding a way to win is probably the most difficult thing to teach a rebuilding team. You can see that lesson being learned already.