[GDT] The Battle of Alberta Round III HNIC 8:00pm Mst

[TheIronMaiden]

The Battle of Alberta




Matt Stajan will be playing his 900th career game tonight



After what can only be described as a disappointing game last night, the Calgary Flames look to seek retribution against their provincial rivals tonight. This Flames vs Oilers tonight sets its self up as the most important game in this rivalry in at least a decade. Emotions are sure to run high in both corners.

The Oilers are 5-3-2 in their last ten
The Flames are 6-4-0 in their last ten

the Oilers are enjoying a lead in the standings at 51 points. Even though the Flames have won more games, they sit three points behind their division rivals with 48 points.


Go Flames Go!

[Samonadreau]

It's go time. I don't want to see a single passenger tonight.

[burnitdown]

I know the Oiler players have been publicly clamouring that Tkachuk better be ready to answer the bell for his slewfoot on Brandon Davidson in the opener that injured him for a couple months. I wonder if he'll go??

[MarkGio]

The Flames can't score goals these days. Not sure they can win this. The Oilers can score.

[Flames_Gimp]

please be Johnson in tonight

[V]

Is Elliott starting? I hope so!

[Monahan For Mayor]

Originally Posted by burnitdown

I know the Oiler players have been publicly clamouring that Tkachuk better be ready to answer the bell for his slewfoot on Brandon Davidson in the opener that injured him for a couple months. I wonder if he'll go??

We have already played them since then, that doesn't make sense.

We play like we did last night 7-0 oilers.

Show the #### and play 3-2 Flames.

[Locke]

Tonight is Tkachuk's time to shine.

[V]

The Oilers have their fair share of dirty players too. I say they should just start the game with all the goons on the ice and let it happen. This is the first time in forever that this game actually meant something. May as well get it off to a good start.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp

please be Johnson in tonight

Originally Posted by V

Is Elliott starting? I hope so!

[burnitdown]

Originally Posted by Monahan For Mayor

We have already played them since then, that doesn't make sense.

We play like we did last night 7-0 oilers.

Show the #### and play 3-2 Flames.

They had some player interviews on the radio about a month ago when Davidson was coming back from injury talking about how they'll be looking for Tkachuk to answer the bell for his slewfoot during this game. Could be meaningless banter but keep your eyes open for it as it's at least on their minds...

[tvp2003]

As a Flames fan, tonight and next Saturday are the two most important games left on the schedule.

Don't disappoint me Flames -- the E=NG thread depends on it...

[Weitz]

Interestingly enough the Oilers and Flames PK and PP % is the exact same going into tonight.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by V

The Oilers have their fair share of dirty players too. I say they should just start the game with all the goons on the ice and let it happen. This is the first time in forever that this game actually meant something. May as well get it off to a good start.

I think you mean "this is the first time in a decade that a game in January between these two teams meant something for the Oilers"

[MisterJoji]

I wonder if we'll be able to breathe near the chosen one tonight without a penalty.

[Locke]

Ugh, I am not looking forward to this. If its Johnson in net then hes on the second night of a back-to-back and if its Elliott then I'm not looking forward to his nightly muffin.

I'm sure it'll go to McJesus.

[Puppet Guy]

Into the Wasteland! Boom! Boom! Akka-lakka-lakka-BOOM!

Spoiler!

Go Flames

[Flames_Gimp]

wonder if McDavid will call his own penalty shot after a poke check by the goalie again

[direwolf]

Dear Flames,

Please show up for this one.

Sincerely,
All of us

[GordonBlue]

Larsson is not playing tonight for the oilers.