[GDT] Flames @ Devils, 5:30 PM MST. Sportsnet West, Fan 960

[Insufficient Funds]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Prudential is the arena closest to where Johnny grew up, geometrically speaking.

Johnny rips the Devils a new one. Flames win 4-0

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

Including tonight's game, the Flames have 29 games left and they have 55 points so far. 40 points in 29 games would make me feel good about the Flames chances at the playoffs, but a 20-9-0 or 19-8-2 record doesn't seem likely from this squad right now. With that in mind, I found an interesting article on the StarTribune about teams with the lowest point totals in the West making the playoffs:

http://www.startribune.com/wild-post...ars/374772631/

Last year, Minnesota clinched with 87 points, with one game remaining. The West is still tight and the two teams currently in the wild card spots - L.A. and St. Louis - have had their issues. St. Louis' goal tending and coaching situation is hurting them and L.A. seems to be struggling a bit overall. Anze Kopitar in particular only has 6 goals in 45 games.

The Flames can still make it, but the margin for error looks really, small. Maybe 16-9-4 is doable, and 91 points squeaks you in. If it is, the Flames need to win every chance they get, starting tonight.

Call me an optimist: 4-2 Flames, Engelland with goals in back-to-back games.

Go Flames Go!

[FBI]

Yeah Johnny missed the last trip out east too.. He might catch fire here..

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Yea, I'm still a little skeptical. This team has fooled me way too many times this year. They're gonna have to play at this level consistently for at least an 8-10 game span before I'm completely convinced.

I've said it millions of times, but every single team in this Era of parity has stretches of mediocrity. The difference between good and bad teams is simply how often and how long the occur

[midniteowl]

Second win of their 10 games winning streak tonight!!

Go Flames Go))))

[rage2]

Originally Posted by Insufficient Funds

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Prudential is the arena closest to where Johnny grew up, geometrically speaking.

He grew up across the river from Wells Fargo Center where the Flyers currently play. Prudential is faaaar away closer to NYC.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Flames win. It's Destiny.

[polak]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Second win of their 10 games winning streak tonight!!

Go Flames Go))))

It would be the 3rd.

But they're out of a playoff spot and the teams above them have two games at hand so yeah. They really need it.

[monkeyman]

Last time i posted this i was 100% wrong, so...
I don't think Calgary will be able to handle the speed of the Wild Devils. I'm predicting a very ugly game for the home away team unfortunately. I hope i'm wrong.

[Fan in Exile]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I've said it millions of times, but every single team in this Era of parity has stretches of mediocrity. The difference between good and bad teams is simply how often and how long the occur

I think most of us could live with patches of mediocrity but this team had stretches through the first half of November and the last half of January where they looked like the worst team in the league. I hope we don't see that team again but there are good reasons to be sceptical.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

I think most of us could live with patches of mediocrity but this team had stretches through the first half of November and the last half of January where they looked like the worst team in the league. I hope we don't see that team again but there are good reasons to be sceptical.

Exactly. I guess what I'm saying is they're not the team that beat Minnesota 5-1, but they're not the team that last to NJ at home either. They're what their record says they are

[hwy19man]

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