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Originally Posted by Robo
I'm not sure how much more it can open up for the first line, dallas had their 4th line matched against them most of the night didn't they?.... maybe not but it sure seemed like comeau was out everytime our first line was on the ice
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I see so many comments about the 1st line struggling against the Stars' "4th line".
You do realize that this isn't some 4th line made up of 3 Zac Rinaldos' right?
The Stars' "4th line" is a specially created checking line featuring 3 of their best skaters and veterans.
Stars' fan consider Faksa their best defensive centre and forward.
Cogliano is a great skater and has been a great two way player throughout his career. He may be old but he can still play.
Comeau for all the flack he takes on this board is still a great skater with size. He can rag the puck around in the offensive zone for shifts at a time. He just has no finish and zero offensive acumen.
This "4th line" is designed to shut down the opposition's best. They aren't just Dallas' 3 worst players.
Obviously Flames top line has to battle through and score some goals, but they have to be careful not to give one up too.
Nobody should be expecting the Flames top line to "feast" on the Stars' "4th line". It's much easier to check an opponent than to score.