The one thing that hasn't been mentioned just yet tonight is that the Ducks are only behind the Flames for the number of 3rd period comebacks this year. So to see them really dominate in the 3rd should come as no surprise as we aren't the first team they have done this too. Still... it sucks as it feels like they beat us at our own game, but it's not like we just got throttled by the Sabres or Hurricanes or anything.
After I have had a chance to digest this loss, I've got a couple thoughts. First... perhaps now is our best time to be going out on a road trip. Get away from friends and family and just focus on hockey. Next... a couple people here have said this already but I just want to reiterate it... it's not a terrible thing if we miss the playoffs. Yes, we all hope that we will, but in the end it's all about the process of successfully completing a rebuild. That's why Treliving isn't mortgaging our future and acquiring players who might help us to win now. We want to see a sustained run in the playoffs ultimately... If it doesn't start this year then at least we are left with optimism that it might start sooner than later. Finally... it's we still have 20+ games to go. It's gut check time. The flames will learn a lot over this last quarter of the regular season... and its only going to help them moving forward.
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