Into the Wild…

So the Calgary Flames have come to play

In a very physical affair, punctuated by some fireworks of the fisticuffs variety, Calgary picked up an important 2 points in their quest to finish first in their division. This was a very tough game tonight and may have given us a sneak preview of a possible playoff matchup. As we all knew, Calgary needs their top players to pick up their game if we have any hope of winning. Check. Calgary needs their physical players to set the tone and give their opponents a rough ride all night long. Check. Calgary’s goaltending needs to come up with the big saves when it has too. Check. This was a determined hockey club that fought off an equally determined Minnesota club. With the exception of the Vandermeer / Simon scrap, Calgary was the better team tonight. As with the Colorado game, Calgary was initiating the play and not following - as they have done so many times in the past. Iggy’s 3 goal performance was the icing on the cake. Lombardi’s game winning breakaway goal was ever so timely. All this and a shorthanded goal by Phaneuf to boot made for one rockin’ dome.

This was a gritty and gutsy performance by a playoff bound hockey team. Game on.

Go Flames.