Markstrom has to be better than smith.
Play the top 2 lines a ton. Hope to have a great start, allowing you to lean on lower lines as the game goes on but only if the flames are in control.
I really feel that the flames had smith right where they wanted him but failed to really test him after the 3-pointer goal. If the flames can get to smith early I can totally see a scenario where that goal could be viewed as a series changer.
Need a strong start, big game from the top lines, and markstrom to get back to his game. Those are ALL completely plausible for tonight's game.
Come on flames, win tonight!
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