The Flames had no legs last night, they were skating in quicksand for 2 periods. And they had nothing to play for. And the Preds were desperate.
And the Preds still didn't look all that formidable.
With no speed to their game last night, the Flames didn't put any pressure on the Preds' D, and it was too easy for them to break out of their zone. Despite that, it was an even game. When the Flames play at full speed and bring pressure all over the ice, it will be a different story.
The Preds have two scary players: Forsberg and Josi. The Flames have more talent and are deeper.
It's the playoffs - you can't take anything for granted, you don't win it on paper, and anything can happen. But as far as assessing the other team goes, the Preds are a bubble team.
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