Everyone was basically good this game. I think that Gaudreau isn't playing particularly well, but he hasn't been bad. Giordano has not been his usual mistake-free God self, but I can't say he has been bad either.
Bennett is a monster. Dube just keeps getting better. Lucic was all over the ice making solid plays on that line as well. That third line is really difficult to play against.
A shout-out to Jankowski. He is starting to look like last season's Jankowski. He was great tonight in every zone, and he was passing the puck like a playmaker out there. Great to see him finding his game again after what has been an absolutely horrible season for him. Hope he keeps it up.
Talbot is sensational. So steady in net.
I don't even think that the Flames played a particularly great game over-all - but they were flying. I think there is still a bit of rust on this team, and with some additional practices, I look forward to this team getting to another level.
At least 4 more games of experience and learning what it takes to win. This team looks like a team that is hungry and confident. No passengers again tonight.
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