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Originally Posted by the-rasta-masta
I couldn't believe how many games they outscored the Mike Smith problem in 18-19. He was garbage until the last bit of the season and then amazing in playoffs suddenly.
This year feels different. Really need that #1 line to keep it up in the playoffs and I have no doubt we can make noise. It feels like our team will be the one to grind the other team down with physicality rather than what happened three seasons ago.
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While the bit about the regular season is true. There is no doubt that the Flames lost because they had no answer for Mackinnon - Landeskog and Rattenin.
Likewise, they wanted to try and sit on a 1 goal lead going into the third instead of pushing for more.
IIRC Smith was one of the best Flames ( which is how you know you're in trouble).
Imo the big difference should be Coleman, Lucic, Lewis and Tiffoli. Guys who know what it takes.