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Originally Posted by GioforPM
So we all know Dallas and Edmonton are completely different types of teams but I can't help feel like beating Dallas like that helps Calgary against Edmonton. Smith playing well? Calgary just broke through a way better goalie. McDrai is great? The Flames dealt with a proven PO clutch guy in Pavelski, an elite Dman in Heiskenan, and a pretty good support - Robertson, Benn, Seguin, Klingberg, Hintz, Suter, Namestikov. and there's going to be a lot more room through the neutral zone for the top line this series.
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I also like that Oettinger is of similar stature to Smith.
They're now well practiced at 'solving' a huge goalie standing on his head and Smith has nowhere near the athleticism of JO.