This is kind of a weird matchup for this time a of year - but whatev.
We'll take on all comers
The Flamers are going to win the Northwest division, but have been playing so-so hockey lately.
That makes sense, as they are just playing to not get injured before the dance.
Calgary has one of the elite goalies in the league, one of the most complete leaders in the league, and, is in my opinion, the toughest team - and the toughest to play against.
They are set up nicely to take a nice long playoff run.
But so are we
Since I last posted, the Pens easily took care of hot LA, and lost a close one to Philthy. The big reason the Flyers wins that game is because they clogged up the middle so well, and totally eliminated Gonchar on the PP - I'm glad we played them this close to the playoffs, so the coaching staff can figure out a way to counter what they did - just in case we meet them in the second season.
It seemed we couldn't stay out of the penalty box if we actually tried - which i don't think we did.
Biron played well above his actual talent level - that will happen with goalies form time to time.
Crosby and Malkin = 0 shots
First game in 12 that we didn't register a point.
12-0-2 run snapped
Last night the 'Canes won (again) to leapfrog the Pens and push us down to 6th place in the East.
According to www.sportsclubstats.com we still have a 95.7% chance to make the playoffs - which basically means we still have work to do.
If I (and the NHL) got their wish, that is where we would finish the season.
I want the Caps in the first round - it wouldn't get any better than that, my friends.
Here's a few pics to get the juices flowing for the Flamers game:
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