So proud of this team. Even in defeat we earn plaudits. This game wasn't like we were dire for the first 2 periods and eventually turned up in the 3rd. We played as well as can be expected in the first 50 minutes and once we got the goal, we got real jump and once we did, the Ducks in shut down mode barely shut us down.
Yes some of the players made mistakes, but this is still a young and learning group. The likes of Granlund, Jooris, Ferland and Johnny will learn loads from playing against such a big physical team. Chuffed that we managed to get 2 goals and some points on the board too. Brodie back on the points trail with 2, Gio with another assist, Hudler, Glencross and Monahan also chipping in.
Outstanding effort tonight. Providing fatigue doesn't kick in, I really fancy our chances against San Jose tomorrow. These next 5 games will define our season I think. San Jose twice, Arizona twice and Colorado. If we play like we did tonight, we'll get some wins out of those lot. Well done Flames, well done.
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