"Play Every Game Like It's the Playoffs in Seven!"

It's been a long time since I have been able to sit down and blog while actually watching a game. After last night I am thrilled to say that tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks is worth tuning in for. The excitement and hostility levels between these two teams fills my living room and my finger tips... to understand and actually be a part of that emotion is something that a lot of fans don't get to really feel.

And my favorite words spoken by the announcers this evening so far: "Daniel robbed AGAIN by Kipper!" OR "Luongo, having to bail his team mates out AGAIN." I don't know which I like more. Sometimes I enjoy the announcers more than the game. "And a routine glove save for Mikka Kiprusoff." Love it.

Back from the second intermission entering the third period with a 2 all tie. This battle to take back first place in the division is looking to prove a bit difficult but we're off to the power play thanks to Glass for a check from behind. We have to play a better game here if we want to walk out of GM Place with the title and our pride, this isn't the team we thought they were going to be this year. Calgary hasn't scored a PP goal in three games while Vancouver hasn't allowed a PP goal in as many games. What's ridiculous is that Calgary has out-shot Vancouver 33-11 and we are tied in this third period of play. We have to maximize our chances and start using our advantages with tighter plays and better puck handling. All in all, such a better game than last night but on the other hand the intensity and the stress is painful! We just aren't going to get lucky after Lundmark's goal off the draw in the 2nd. We're taking every shot unlike last night and not making as many mistakes but both teams are playing for their lives tonight.

Six minutes left in the third and time seems to be ticking down faster than usual. We're spending a good amount of time in their zone but having trouble owning the puck, which seems to be sent over the glass quite a bit this evening.

***SO this just in! A Vancouver fan shining a laser into the eyes of Kipper! Announcers: "How inappropriate!"***

Honestly, is that what happens at Vancouver games? I have been to my fair share and have to say that tops the cake. At a professional hockey game? One of the most ridiculous things I've heard in a long time. Come on.

Nearing Overtime...Nearing Shoot Out!

Wellwood: Scores
Dawes: SCORES!
Kessler: NO GOAL!
Jokinen: SCORES!
Raymond: Scores
Lundmark: WINNING GOAL!!! SCORES!!!

GO FLAMES GO!!!!!

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