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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
That's what I'm saying though, is I didn't see their size being used as an advantage. Where size becomes an advantage is net front battles and board battles. Gaudreau can shield the puck in the middle of the ice better than most big men. I didn't see us lose any more of those battles because we were small. I saw Getzlaf and Perry maintain possession constantly and that had little to do with size. Minus their first line the game was even, if not tilted in our favour 5v5.
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You don't think the Ducks pushed the Flames around in their own zone a lot? Ducks physical game was very prevalent at times. Flames talent got around the physical game at times as well for some chances, but when the bigger, stronger Ducks were playing big and strong, I saw a team that was taking over the play.
As mentioned above, there is more size coming and guys like Monahan are getting bigger and stronger, but the overall size is concerning right now anyway. Really though, I suppose this is all gravy. Flames weren't even supposed to be worried about a playoff series, so if they make it, it will be fun just to see what they can do with what they have.