I think the conditions are positive for a comeback in this series. Don't get me wrong I'm mentally prepared for the likelihood of a second round bow out.
The saying always goes "Its a tall task to win 3 in a row." Well, the Oilers just won 3 in a row. I can see in a situation where the teams aren't really close (See 2019, second round 2015) But not only are these teams close, by just about every regular season metric the Flames are the better team. So why can't they win 3 in a row? Why can't they win 2 in a row and then take a game 7 coin flip on home ice?
Game 4 was a good start as far as their 5on 5 play is concerned. If they can start dictating the game rather than just hang on and cower to Mcdavid, it is absolutely there for the taking.
The experience is there, the coach is there, the pieces are there. They just have to do it. The Oilers as a team are not as good as the Flames are making them look.
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