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Originally Posted by ricardodw
In the final 5 most important games that the Flames played last season the Oiler defense was not trash..
Nurse was a +4 playing against the Flames best offensive team since Nieuwendyk, Roberts, MacInnes, Fleury times (1993-94).
There were no Oiler D-men with a minus series against the Flames.
Was it the solid 2-way play by the Oilers forwards?
Meanwhile on the deepest defense in the league the Flames top-2: Hannifin was -6, Andersson -5. **
Edmonton is a good team that is a very worthy opponent and very much worth beating
** whoever Tanev plays with actually becomes the Flames #1 D
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The only conclusion you can draw from a five game sample is that the Oilers outplayed the Flames for a playoff series. It's not a trend or a reflection of how good they would be over 82 games.