In general, if that was Vancouver's biggest push was last game with their backs against the wall, at home, and ended up gutting out a win (but if either of the Flames 1st or 2nd period posts go in, different story), then not sure what they have left to counter Calgary's energized push this game.
Sure, anything can happen...another fortunate bounce like they got on the first goal in game 4 off Russell, or even Sedin's game 5 goal, can happen virtually anytime...but in general, that kind of junk goal can happen for the Flames as well, no matter how well, or poorly, they are playing.
The first line has played 10x better at home than in Vancouver (Hudler and Monahan at least), Flames have the line matchups, more energy from the Dome.
I just think the Flames will certainly have more energy than the Canucks had in Game 5, and that, and the momentum that it creates at home, should itself mean enough to overcome and any Canucks resistance (which outside of a couple periods in Game 3, didn't look like much when on the road).
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