Easily the best period the Flames have played since OT of game 2. They still look nervous though, especially when MacKinnon is on the ice. But they're definitely playing him tighter in this game. Gio made an amazing play on him at one point as he came flying down the wing, and we've mostly kept him to the outside, which bodes well I think.
Offensively, I feel like if we can get the 1st goal, the guys will loosen up a bit and start playing with more confidence. If the Avs score first, I have a bad feeling things might snowball like they did in game 3. Scoring first is paramount tonight.
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