Chicago is one of those teams that controls the play so well. It seems like most teams only cycle in the bottom 1/3 of the offensive zone. The Blackhawks seem to use almost the entire offensive zone. Every time they are in the zone I'm worried they'll either score or we'll take a penalty. But we hung with them.
I was really hoping we could sneak out a win, but I'm not that disappointed in the loss. The Flames lost 2-1 to one of the best teams in the NHL. We're in a playoff spot (for now). I got the same nervousness/excitement feeling in that 3rd period that I usually only get in playoffs. For a team that was expected to be competing for last place, I'm not mad at all.
When we we start losing games 5-1, 7-2, *insert oilers score*, etc.. I'll have something more negative to say about this team. But all I asked for this team is to be entertained, and I am.
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