[CaptainCrunch]

The Flames need to be simple against the Oilers.

Get the puck deep and get a heavy forecheck on the Oilers defense. They're all sloppy puck movers, and not that physically imposing. Start wearing them down. Deny them organized zone exits. In football the term is win the clock.

In the neutral zone, step in front of McDavid, deny him the ability to gather speed. Funnel him to the outside. And no he doesn't have a right to the front of the net. Also frustrate him on the cycle, hit him, hold him up on the boards. Make him play a game he doesn't want to play.

With Smith, get traffic in front, and make it close in traffic, play tight to the blue paint, attack the rebounds and there will be rebounds. wack at them.

Avoid the extra-curriclar BS. Don't take the penalties.

Make it clear that any attacks on the Flames skilled players will bring harm to McDavid and Draisaitl, period.

Draisaitl is dealing with a painful high ankle sprain. Attack him, hit him put him on the ice and make him stand back up.

Hire Terry Silver as a quality control coach.