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Originally Posted by GioforPM
The Tampa game, maybe?...
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This is the one that I was thinking about. It was a textbook road game after which I thought the Flames were pretty much a lock for the playoffs. For me, the big difference between last season and the start of this one continues to be the Flames's speed and forecheck in the early going. It has been relentless, which is not something I think ever really occurred last year—even in the TB game.
Also, the powerplay. Having a functional powerplay makes a world of difference—not just in its productivity, but I think we will see it in how other teams play the Flames.