[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

- Thought the Flames played well until Hiller let in that second goal. Really seemed to rattle the team and they never looked quite the same. If they want to be a successful elite team they have to rally after goals like that because they are always going to happen. The won despite it though and that is a good sign.

- Smid looked very good again. I don't remember him ever being this effective but he did all things well today. Moved the puck up ice, pinched well to keep plays alive and played fairly well defensively.

- Russell did not look good tonight. There was a sequence where Hughson was raving about how excellent he is at blocking shots, all the while the Rangers had possession in the Flames zone for about a minute in a half. Not a great first game back.

- TJ Brodie and Gaudreau are the the best players on the team. If we lose either to injury you can kiss the season goodbye.

- I love 3 on 3! It opens up the game and gives both teams a chance to go for it over playing it safe.

Go Flames Go! 5 wins in a row to salvage a bad start.

Ain't that the truth.