Have not been big on Pelletier, up until recently, I'll be honest.
Last night was everything we hoped he could be - hard working, on his toes, tenacious, set up plays, terrific defensively... and he brought it every single shift.
Wolf was the difference - again - but not only was Pelletier the best skater out there, but putting him on Kadri's line changed the momentum of the game. Pelletier single-handedly dragged them into the fight.
That's 2 fantastic games for him in the last 5, and his entire play over that times has been good-2nd-line-player level. He has arrived, if he can play anything like that on a consistent basis.
I also thought Huberdeau was excellent - one of his best games as a Flames as well.
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