I really like what I see from these Flames and think they can hang with any team in the league.
But the playoffs are just entirely different and it's too early to predict how this team will handle the adversity they are likely to be faced with. That always ends up being a difference maker.
The four game sweep against Anaheim was an example of that. Flames were competitive in every game except when they needed a goal, were unable to generate any offense at all. How will this team handle a tie game in the 3rd in the playoffs? How will they bounce back from a crushing loss?
It's exciting to think we are going to get a chance to find out.
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