[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by ryan coke

keep in mind that the flames were having to outplay some terrible goaltending from mike smith early that year. This year they are playing very well and are complimented by some excellent goaltending.

The team play that year was really good until the all star break, and they never got back to the dominant level of play again after that.

Hopefully this years excellent play can be maintained until they receive the stanley cup from bettman.

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