[zukes]

Well, the Flames have lost five in a row, the media all called it with all of their stupid "advanced" stats. Let's look back.

- They were by far the better team last Saturday and lost 3-2.

- They played an even game with the Leafs and 2 empty netters made it 4-1.

- They dominated the Sabres but had no luck (43/18 shots) and lost 4-3.

- Bad 5 minutes and 2-0 penguins leads to a 3-1 loss (empty netter), where you can argue they were the better team the rest of the way.

- They held their own in Chicago tonight, not the better team but one teams can win, lost 2-1.

Screw the media, I still believe! Go Flames Go! This team is too hungry, too well coached and has minimal passengers for it to not at least compete for a playoff spot, if not make it. I don't believe in tanking, so go for the playoffs, this is a team that can do it!

I've learned more in these losses than what I learned before this started. Tough stretch. That is all.