I've had a helluva morning, so this will be brief.
What a breakout game for Sam Bennett. 4 goals against Florida, 3 in the 1st period alone, done against one of the stingiest teams in the league. That's one of those games that can give a young player confidence for the rest of the season. Here's hoping that Sam continues to produce, as the Flames are still desperate for some consistent secondary scoring. With teams keying in on both Gaudreau and Monahan more and more, it falls to players like Bennett, and the recently returned Frolik, to pick up the slack against the weaker match ups.
I wish I had time to go into the depths of how Edmonton is no good, but alas, I'm sure there's a character limit to a single post. For a complete breakdown, please go to:
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=149621
Roster Notes: As per practice yesterday, Hudler has re-tweaked his groin and is out for tonight. However, Michael Frolik is likely for the game tonight, but he could be a last second scratch, so stay tuned. I have some sources saying Colborne is scratched and others saying he is playing. Hiller is the confirmed goalie for Calgary. For the Oilers, Klinkhammer was returned to the AHL recently as Nail Yakupov made his return to the lineup. Zack Kassian will play his 2nd game for the Oilers tonight. Both McDavid and Klefbom are unlikely to return until after the all-star break.
Flames
Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Bennett-Backlund-Frolik
Raymond-Granlund-Jones
Bollig/Colborne-Stajan-Jooris
Giordano-Brodie
Russell-Hamilton
Engelland-Wideman
Hiller
Oilers
Hall-Nugent-Hopkins-Pakarinen
Pouliot-Draisaitl-Eberle
Purcell-Letestu-Kassian
Korpikoski-Lander-Yakupov
Sekera-Fayne
Nurse-Schultz
Davidson-Gryba
Talbot
Go Flames Go!!!!!!