Yep, I'm leaning towards for 2 points in regulation for Louie. Helps the Flames.
I'm personally fine with the Oilers getting in as, say, the WC2 and getting potentially ripped apart by Chicago. It would be a humbling experience for Oiler fans. If they miss, then sure it's great, though if they do better next year in the regular season they'll be possibly even more insufferable, and talk about contention and god knows what. Getting their butts handed to them in the first round will calm them down a bit at least and show them just how far they have yet to go, and how little the regular season (and season series) matter in comparison.
Kind of like what playing the Ducks in 2015 did for the Flames. It's a good, humbling experience that that team sorely requires.
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