[omelete]

Speed's killed the Flames the last two games. Both physical and mental.

Can't generate any extended offensive zone time because they're losing every race for a loose puck. Can't get out of our zone for long stretches for the same reason.

The defense is backing up into Smith on every Avs rush giving them the time and space to do what they want. Why? Because if they step up the Avs will just blow right past them.

They're even thinking slow. Look how crisp and fast the Avs PP moves the puck around. Then look at the Flames. Even when they have possession of the puck they need time to think about what they're going to do every step of way. And the Avs aren't giving them that time.

Wednesday will show what this team is made of. IMO they have to win the next two. I can't see them winning game six in Colorado if it gets that far.