I've said it throughout the series -- the longer the Flames can stay in it, the better their chances get. Similarly, the longer this series goes, the more likely the Flames can pull off the upset.
The Ducks were 20 seconds away from taking a commanding 3-0 lead and they couldn't do it. They know it, and the Flames know it. So even though the pressure is still squarely on the Flames to hold serve in game 4, they are going to be more confident, more determined, and more united than they have all series.
Meanwhile, the Ducks had one of their legs chopped out from under them in Game 3. First time they've had to face some adversity this playoffs, and they'll have to do it in the loudest, most hostile environment in the NHL (sorry Jets fans).
The return of Bouma would be huge. Scoring 4 (5?) on Andersen in game 3 was also huge. I think they'll have to score at least 3 if they're going to win tonight.
GFG!
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