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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Back then there wasn't the same level of parity throughout the league either, compared to now. So OT/SO or not maybe this streak is actually more impressive on some levels.
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This. I would think that because of the recent overtime changes, it can in fact be harder to keep a winning streak going due to the 3-on-3 OT and shootout format. You can be a great 5-on-5 but as soon as the ice opens up in OT it becomes anyones game. Luckily for us, the Flames thrive in the current OT format in comparison to lets say, the Kings. In fact, 3 wins in the current 9 game win streak have been in OT/SO.
Think about the Flames 2-1 OT victory against the Kings a couple weeks back, streak could have ended at 4 if Doughty's pass gets through to Kopitar cleanly in OT which ironically immediately wins us the game due to Backlund defence and a Brodie breakaway.
I'd say it makes the streak that much more impressive.