It's disappointing that this streak has gotten this long - but I'm glad we've gone through some key things despite it. The roster is getting healthier, and the returning players will only get better in terms of conditioning and chemistry as games pile up. It's the twelve days of Christmas and the Flames are right in the thick of it battling for a playoff spot - how many times by now did we already know we would only get a lump of coal for the whole season, let alone for Christmas?
PDO has returned to a more normal number, and the possession numbers still could be improved - but we can't have the wins and points we've already earned taken away. Still four games over .500 and still showing a +10 goal differential.
The Flames have a week at home before a quick Pacific swing and the holiday break. They should get two good practice games in after the Rangers game on Tuesday. I expect they will start to pull out points and wins from some of these close games soon, and show some complete 60 minute games again.
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