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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
Every team in the playoffs can claim a few injuries. It’s not really an excuse. The Flames were relatively healthy.
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Yes and they all have an effect to a greater or lesser degree. No Tanev (plus issues with Zadorov and Kylington) when facing an offensively centred team is tough. Tougher than no Kadri against the Oilers, or even whatever was wrong with Draisaitl (that only affected skating back into the zone). Arguably Point out was pretty harmful to TB against a team that could then focus on one offensive centre.