It doesn't really matter. The flames controlled the play, and perhaps didn't generate as many high danger chances.
The biggest thing we saw tonight, the issue that has been the downfall all season, was the strong defensive play. The flames played a tight checking game.
They play like the did tonight for the next 50 games and they head to the playoffs with home ice.
My biggest question mark all season has been whether this team can defend and if the coach can manage the bench and play the matchup game to his advantage.
Tonight proved both can be achieved. Now let's see it again tomorrow, the game after that, and so on.
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