[GDT] Flames vs Penguins, 7:00 MDT. Sportsnet West, Fan 960

[Beninho]

I'm not worried at all, we are on a 9 game winning streak. Pens will be hard to beat but if we do our streak is that much more impressive. Would like to see a big game from the Bennett line tonight. Pens looked to be struggling with a heavy forecheck because of their injuries on D, need to suffocate them in their own end.

[killer_carlson]

This is a great test to see if we're pretenders or contenders. I've circled this game and then the two with Anaheim late in the season.

[SmoggyFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by polak

If that happens I'll probably be as confident about the Flames as I have been since I started following them in 2003.

If they can have another dominating win against a contender on this streak that'll be the cherry on top.

Woah. Polak being positive? Confirmed: Hell just froze over, ladies and gentlemen.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by belsarius

Well there's the problem right there.. that's two word not in the Oilers dictionary.

To be fair, they're there, just not together in a positive light.

I.e. Good God. Is the Oiler defense ever terrible.

Or,

It sure would be nice to have good defense.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by polak

Flames seem to be playing to their opponents level during this streak for the most part. Not ideal but hopefully it hold up tonight against a strong team.

How do you figure? There have been moments of play in games here and there where the Flames have let up, but then there have been their most recent home games against NYI, the Canadiens where they blew them out of the building.

[Eric]

Win or lose, I hope we see a competitive game tonight. Let's keep the shot count close and not get hemmed in our zone for long stretches. This is a great test to see how much the team really has improved.

[Gaudfather]

Wes Gilbertson tweet about GG today - I like this.

#Flames coach Gulutzan: "I said to our guys...‘We know who they are. They’re the Stanley Cup champions.’ But they know who we are now, too."

[polak]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do you figure? There have been moments of play in games here and there where the Flames have let up, but then there have been their most recent home games against NYI, the Canadiens where they blew them out of the building.

Hmm 8 out 16 games games since Feb have been one goal games. I thought it was more.

[shadowlord]

Can our possible-Selke-candidate Mikael Backlund shutdown Sidney Crosby? That will be the match up that dictates the game. Backs will have help if Crosby also sees a lot of Tkachuk and Gio-Hamilton.

Last time, Crosby was held to 1 assist and was -1.

PIT just came off wins in WPG, EDM and VAN, and are finishing up the last game of a road-trip. Hopefully they're (PIT) looking ahead to their return home and are due for a loss tonight.

Go Flames Go.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do you figure? There have been moments of play in games here and there where the Flames have let up, but then there have been their most recent home games against NYI, the Canadiens where they blew them out of the building.

Every win streak has games where you play down to your opponents but still eke out a win. Take the Red Wings game. This streak has certainly had a few close ones until most recently.

It would be fun to see both teams at their very best tonight.

[debil]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

This is a great test to see if we're pretenders or contenders. I've circled this game and then the two with Anaheim late in the season.

tells you absolutely nothing in contender/pretender discussion. after couple of losses this would tell you something. now its just hot team statistically very likely to lose

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

Wes Gilbertson tweet about GG today - I like this.

Quote:
#Flames coach Gulutzan: "I said to our guys...‘We know who they are. They’re the Stanley Cup champions.’ But they know who we are now, too."

This is about perfect for this...

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

I've tweeted Tye Dillinger to give us a 'Perfect 10' shout out tonight for the winning streak. Hopefully he responds!!

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

This is a great test to see if we're pretenders or contenders. I've circled this game and then the two with Anaheim late in the season.

We've already beat them once. Even if we lose, it doesn't mean we are pretenders.

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[fire_starter]

"It's hard to watch Calgary games, but I suggest people start doing it. They have a solid team and a fun team at that."

Flames getting their fair share of love on HF Penguins.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by debil

tells you absolutely nothing in contender/pretender discussion. after couple of losses this would tell you something. now its just hot team statistically very likely to lose

The Flames are not "just a hot team." They are a very good team that is on a hot streak. The huge difference here being that even when the streak does end we should expect them to continue to play good hockey.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Every win streak has games where you play down to your opponents but still eke out a win. Take the Red Wings game. This streak has certainly had a few close ones until most recently.

Of course, that is true. But would you characterize the streak according to the Flames' play in these games? I wouldn't.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by shadowlord

PIT just came off wins in WPG, EDM and VAN, and are finishing up the last game of a road-trip. Hopefully they're (PIT) looking ahead to their return home and are due for a loss tonight.

Feels good to know that the Flames are the best team they'll face on this entire road trip. Pens are likely looking at this game as a tough match up. I doubt they're looking past it.

[Dan403]

Originally Posted by debil

now its just hot team statistically very likely to lose

Gambler's Fallacy.