Don't the Flames have a clergyman or some type of pastor on staff? Time to bring him along for game one, and perform an exorcism or something in the Honda Center. Clear sailing after that!
In all seriousness, this is the 2nd least wanted match-up I wanted as it will prove to be a very physical game (I was more apprehensive about St. Louis). Honda Center curse will be a thing of the past. Flames just need to play gritty throughout, but not lose their focus while doing it. If they manage to do that, they will win. Flames just come unraveled a bit too much against the Ducks when the Ducks start with their agitation.
Flames just need to agitate Kesler as much as possible, and perhaps go after Getzlaf as well, without getting thrown off. Doable. Just get it done.
This is a winnable series. Flames can out-skate them.
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