Your Flames are in Dallas tonight and this one matters

Alright, Calgary, it’s gameday and the Calgary Flames are down in Dallas facing the Dallas Stars tonight. Puck drops at 6:00 PM our time, so you'll wanna get settled in front of the TV after work. We’ve been on a bit of a roll lately, 6-3-1 in our last ten, and we just grabbed a win. It feels like the boys are finally starting to figure things out, which is a good sign, eh? You can feel it around the Scotiabank Saddledome, even down around Stephen Avenue — there's a different hum, like the city's waking up to what these Flames could be.

What I'm watching for tonight is how our top line handles their defense. The Stars are a tough squad, always heavy on the forecheck, and they don't give you much room to breathe. This isn't a rivalry game like when those guys up north come to town, but it’s a measuring stick for sure. Can the Calgary Flames keep that winning momentum going on the road, against a team that’s right in the thick of it?

* Can our goaltending stay hot?

* Do the Flames' power play units actually click?

* Will we see that blue-collar, grind-it-out game that wins us battles?

This game is all about proving we can string together wins, that we aren't just a flash in the pan. We need to keep building, keep that pressure on, and show everyone we're not just here to make up the numbers. It’s about building a foundation for next year, and every win counts for that. Let's go, Calgary Flames.

Red and gold forever — give'r, Calgary.

You gotta hear what Dave and the morning crew are saying about this one — they're live every day over at mornings.live.