Certainly conditioning doesn't hurt, but it isn't the reason. Can't blame posturing because they are solid in the third regardless of the score. To suggest luck is just silly - it isn't 'lucky' to play well. Effort, sure. And coaching, sure.
But I think the biggest thing is confidence. Hockey is a game of confidence and the Flames believe in themselves. Once they start rolling in the third, they just believe. And it keeps them going.
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