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Originally Posted by Brewmaster
The worry about the Oilers game is motivation. The Oilers have not only been terrible themselves this season in the 10th year of a rebuild, but they've had to watch their long-time rivals have an unexpectedly great season in the 2nd year of a rebuild. This game is their one chance to get back at Calgary and that is likely a huge motivator for their entire organization.
Calgary will be looking ahead at the LA and Winnipeg games as their huge motivators, as those games will likely decide who gets to go to the playoffs. They will also be on the last game of a road trip which never makes it easy. I agree that the Oilers game should be a win for the Flames on paper, but there are some intangibles to think about there.
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Agreed, I think some people are overlooking the fact that the Oilers have nothing to play for anymore, except the possibility to spoil the Flames season. The Oilers play LA twice still, I wouldn't doubt if they just play dead in those two, and save their best game of the year for us. Much like San Jose will likely play their hearts out against LA if they can spoil their season.