Flames did well for the most part against a very difficult opponent. The Blues seemed to me to control the play for the most part. The Flames momentum in the third was encouraging to see.
Officiating continues to be a complete travesty.
Tkachuk/Backlund/Mangiapane was their best forward line and the only one that could generate some momentum in the Blues end outside of the Jankowski line now and then.
None of the defensive pairings worked particularly well. I can't believe playing Stone against the cup champions was an idea the coaching staff had.
The need for another 2 way puck dominant top 6 player (ideally centre) was as obvious tonight as it was in last season's playoffs.
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