Blah. There's no 'fair' about it. If Calgary wins, it's because they're the better team - and that's fair. If Tampa wins, it's for the same reasons, and it's still fair.
Last night Tampa played like a team coming off a tough series, and the Flames played like a well rested team - and pulled out a much deserved victory. They're definitely a very very good team and are no fluke. They were also faster than Tampa in their passing and in regular moving around the ice. They have also been an excellent road team - so a win was not to be a suprise.
If Tampa can't win tomorrow - I expect the flames to win in 5 or 6.
If Tampa can even it up tomorrow, they'll be very much alive given the Flames tendency to play worse at home than on the road.
Plus, the Lightning just got their first look at a very very different team than the one they spent the last 2 weeks playing. Now they'll have something to adjust to. I still expect a close series - but I guess I won't be too suprised if Calgary cruses.
