Well, I've missed watching precisely two Flames games of the 12 they've played since the season started. And those are the two they've won, including last nights OT victory over Dallas.
Which bodes well for tonight, since the game isn't being televised by anyone.
Aside from the win, a couple of other things from last night make me happy:
- Lombardi stepping up, despite some rumors his wrist injury was still bothering him. Lombardi finished the night with over 18 minutes of ice, which is also a good sign.
- Rhett Warrener played all of 11 minutes, which is also good. In addition, he only had about a minute on the PK which is double plus good. That's the kind of ice I think Warrener can be effective with (or, at least, less detrimental).
- First win in the Big D since 2001. Yay!
- Looks like Jarome and Tanguay were a little more effective last night. Managed to score and generate some chances on the PP (according to the hilights I've seen).
Im actually glad the Flames are right back on the ice tonight. With the feeling of their first victory still fresh in their blood perhaps some of the momentum will transfer to this evening's match. Nashville almost always beats up on the Flames, but if there ever was a time to arrest that trend, it's tonight. The Preds have struggled a bunch lately (most recently getting beat up by the woeful Coyotes to the tune of 6-3) and Chris Mason is in the middle of rough patch (one that is harming me in a number of pools may I add). If the big guys and Kipper continue to improve, the Flames could conceivably win their 2nd in a row...
