[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

The team is still getting dominated 5 on 5. They played ok during this 5 game losing streak, but except for the Buffalo game, they really just sawed off at even strength. Which means it was a coin flip, especially when the special teams are not dominant.

Tonight and with the Pens, the Flames at even strength got destroyed. And when that happens regularly, eventually you lose and continue to lose unless A: You start playing drastically better at even strength, or B: Your goaltending or shooting percentage trends quite a bit above average.

On the plus side, over the last 10 games the Flames even strength play is trending upward. Slightly, but still, its getting better. If they continue on this path, their numbers might look like a middling team in a month or so.

Well I am shocked that the Flames aren't as good as the Hawks and Penguins.

Mind blown.