There is alot on the line for both teams tonight. The Flames can clinch a playoff spot with a win, and put an end to the Avalanche's playoff hopes. The Canucks can put themselves 5 points ahead of the Wild tonight with a win, and pretty much secure top spot in the Northwest.The Avalanche did the Canucks a favor this afternoon by beating the Wild 2-1 in regulation. Now will the Canucks do the Avs a favor by beating the only team that Colorado can catch for a playoff spot? A loss in regulation for the Flames means that the Avs will only be 5 points behind them. The Avs and Flames play eachother 2 more times still. Ooo, big pressure on the Flames to win tonight.
Calgary has won their last 5 games. 3 of those wins came on the road, including back-to-back games against the Wild. Are the Flames' road woes over with?
The Canucks have won 5 of their last 6. Their only loss in that span was in the shootout against the Avalanche on March 25th.
Vancouver has won 4 and lost 3 games to Calgary this season.
Jarome Iginla has 1 goal and 4 assists in 7 games against the Nucks this season.
Kristian "The Weasel" Huselius has 5 goals and 3 assists in that span.
The Sedins have 19 points against the Flames this year.
Brendan Morrison has 3 goals and 3 assists.
My Prediction
Oh geez. Tough one. Two defensive teams. Calgary has only allowed 11 goals in their last 6 games...Kipper is red hot...round it off to the nearest whole number....and the Flames take this one 2-1.
Calgary goals by Huselius and Lombardi. Canuck goal by Brendan Morrison.
Anyone else have a prediction?
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