As for the game, even though Dallas had a ton of shot attempts last game, I think they will be looking to fire even more at the net looking for some junk to go in. Even though Klinberg has egg on his face proclaiming knowing Talbot’s weaknesses and then firing the puck consistently wide, one of these games like in game 1 and 2, they will get a pinball fluke goal or two.
Be interesting to see if the batteries are recharged for the hitting on both sides.
Hopefully a few good early shifts for the top line, followed by the consistent play from the other 3 has Dallas on their heels. Law of averages says the Flames can’t win another like last game, the aforementioned fluke bounces off skates to go in the net or to a wide open play, but I think the Flames come out better, and hopefully Dallas comes out a bit flatter.
My prediction is the Flames come out and play overall much better (and Talbot still plays well), top line included, but find themselves trailing going into the third because Dallas gets some puck luck. Similar to game 2 I guess, though the Flames will look better through 40 then they did Thursday.
Hopefully the refs call a consistent game. They have done ok, but IMO they got an extra pp each game that the Flames didn’t get for the same foul against (and then the Comeau broken glass thing, the actual literal definition of a delaying the game penalty).
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