I think they should just fold entirely
- NEONDOUBLEDION

Not all is lost, at least Gio ended Fowler's season !

Oilers clinch a playoff spot and you become too important to visit us regularly.
- DuranDuran

Actually I haven't been on the site at all for the last 10 days or so. Been away from the internets so please don't take it personal.

Not all is lost, at least Gio ended Fowler's season !
- tincup

I don't like the Ducks but Gio's knee on knee was a wussy move. You guys are out in the first round!

I don't like the Ducks but Gio's knee on knee was a wussy move. You guys are out in the first round!
- arh777

It wasn't intentional. The Ducks have been trying to intimidate the Flames for the last two games and at least the Flames answered tonight. Just too bad it wasn't Kesler who got his knee taken out.

classy stuff

see you next week, johnny should keep his head up

classy stuff

see you next week, johnny should keep his head up
- gtrman09

Yep you're all class.

Yep you're all class.
- tincup

i'm not even saying it needs to be a late hit like Gio

i'm not even saying it needs to be a late hit like Gio
- gtrman09

Kesler's been trying to get Johnny already so nothing new.

classy stuff

see you next week, johnny should keep his head up
- gtrman09

That was a classic ducks game ...not sure why you would comment about it ...good stuff

That was a classic ducks game ...not sure why you would comment about it ...good stuff
- Redmile247

I liked the response from the Flames. They stood up to the Ducks and even got in a couple slashes on Kesler. Too bad Kesler wouldn't fight Ferland but Kesler only picks on non fighters.

I liked the response from the Flames. They stood up to the Ducks and even got in a couple slashes on Kesler. Too bad Kesler wouldn't fight Ferland but Kesler only picks on non fighters.
- tincup

You shouldn't be surprised by that

You shouldn't be surprised by that
- Redmile247

I think they were physically outmatched in the last two games but tonight they matched the Ducks. IMO they were the better team and could have or even should have won. If the Flames do play them, I think they have a decent chance.

I don't like the Ducks but Gio's knee on knee was a wussy move. You guys are out in the first round!
- arh777

Did Gio really look like he stuck his shin out there? Seemed like an honest mistake.

Nice move by Holzer to steal the whoopin' Kesler was about to get!

What are the odds you go another summer without getting laid...(frank) off
- jessehub

You had to love the cheer that went up in the arena tonight: "You can't win here." Calgary's impotence in Anaheim is comical.

Just so you know, my question was informed by the statistical anomaly that is this streak. I didn't mean it as troll bait. But since you are even more douchy than the teenagers that inhabit the Edmonton blog, I've lost all respect. Enjoy your life alone.

It wasn't intentional. The Ducks have been trying to intimidate the Flames for the last two games and at least the Flames answered tonight. Just too bad it wasn't Kesler who got his knee taken out.
- tincup

It's hard to prove intent. Just ask anyone involved in the Wideman fiasco. Intentional or not, a knee to knee hit is dirty. If you knew hockey you'd know that. Good on Gio for answering for it.

It's hard to prove intent. Just ask anyone involved in the Wideman fiasco. Intentional or not, a knee to knee hit is dirty. If you knew hockey you'd know that. Good on Gio for answering for it.
- yzermaneely

Um, no. A dirty hit is only dirty because it's intentional.

Maybe the word you're looking for is dangerous.

It's hard to prove intent. Just ask anyone involved in the Wideman fiasco. Intentional or not, a knee to knee hit is dirty. If you knew hockey you'd know that. Good on Gio for answering for it.
- yzermaneely

Disagree. Have played plenty of hockey and sometimes one person goes one way and the other splits in the other direction. Legs hit sometimes. Gio isn't one known to take cheap shots.

Agreed though; good he answered for it. Intentional or not.

So what the hell happened tonight? Ducks get 36 PIM and the Flames get 76?
Has Backlund ever had a game misconduct in his life? Has Monahan ever had a roughing penalty?
And Tkachuk got 0 PIM!!?!! What kind of a leash have they put on him?
Why didn't Holzbien(?) geta third man in game. I think it was him that grabbed the linesman when he was separating the players, too. He should have been out and suspended.

The Oil should be happy we helped them get to play the Sharks. After the last two games we should be glad to play Chicago and let Nashville beat the crap out of the Ducks. At least that way, Gaudreau won't risk spending the summer rehabbing.
Flames have played a lot of great hockey this year. Next year will be even better.
Maybe by then the Wideman curse will be finished.

I liked the response from the Flames. They stood up to the Ducks and even got in a couple slashes on Kesler. Too bad Kesler wouldn't fight Ferland but Kesler only picks on non fighters.
- tincup

Literally skated away from everyone except for Frolik. Pure filth.They'll get them next week!

Literally skated away from everyone except for Frolik. Pure filth.They'll get them next week!
- Squilliam-

And Monahan. So Frolik, Johnny and Monny...three guys who probably have never had a career fight between them. He learned from the best ... Burrows. Kesler has turned into quite a pest.

Literally skated away from everyone except for Frolik. Pure filth.They'll get them next week!
- Squilliam-

I want the hawks

Bring on toews, kane, and co

I want the hawks

Bring on toews, kane, and co
- Redmile247

Call me crazy but no way! Take away the 2 bad goals and who knows what happens! We lost for sure but for some reason I think we took a step forward last night!

Call me crazy but no way! Take away the 2 bad goals and who knows what happens! We lost for sure but for some reason I think we took a step forward last night!
- Clyde334

Flames answered the Ducks physicality. Problem was that it was when Anaheim was winning. I want to see the Flames do the same thing to the Ducks when the Flames are a couple goals up.

I think the game was positive. Showed we can roll with them. Would be a blood bath of a series if they make 7 games.