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Originally Posted by tvp2003
There were 10 penalties called in the TB/FLO Game 1 (one was a double minor), only 4 penalties in the COL/STL Game 1. So hard to say if the penalty parade that began round 1 will continue at the start of round 2; obviously the Flames need to stay out of the box as the Flames have the edge 5-on-5.
I didn't watch Game 7 of the EDM/LA series but that was four days ago so we'll see if Draisaitl is still hobbling. At worst he can still shoot one timers on the PP, but if he does have an ongoing injury it leaves them with one line that will likely get heavy minutes.
Both teams had to endure a seven game series but I think Calgary will enter more battle tested. Edmonton had to deal with LA's trap but Calgary will be a much different opponent. Meanwhile, Calgary will probably find much more room out there as Dallas plays much more disciplined in the d-zone.
And of course goaltending. I predict there will be at least one blowout, one high scoring game, and one low scoring game this series. However, I'm confident Smith will not be able to replicate what Oettinger just did.
Hoping for a good series. Hoping we see a Mike Smith meltdown or two. Hoping we beat them on the scoreboard before we beat them in the alley. Except for Draisaitl -- hit that ****sucker all game long and regardless of what the score is.
GFG!
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Considering it's The Battle of Alberta, and the hype around that, I suspect they will be calling everything in game 1, to try and keep things under control.