This is a 10* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Calgary Flames.

I am a firm believer that desperation breeds motivation and as such, fully expect the home side to come in focused on the task at hand as it looks to break a six game slide. The Flames have been outscored 21-10 in the last six games, but note that they haven't had a longer losing streak in regulation since dropping eight in a row during the 1998 season; suffice it to say, I'm not expecting the string of futility to get carried over here. "It's so easy when you're winning to go out there and make things happen when things are bouncing your way," said Calgary center Matt Stajan, who had an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers. "The real test is when nothing's going your way and you're in a funk like we are. This is where we have to step up." I believe the favorable bounces return for the Flames today, despite being unable to find the back of the net of late, note that Calgary has in fact outshot five of its last six opponents, including a 31-23 edge over New York. And in my opinion, that clearly doesn't bode well for the Stars who allow a league-worst 3.4 GPG. Note that this sets up as a natural letdown spot for Dallas as well after it's 2-0 win over Vancouver on Wednesday (and note that the Stars had given up at least five goals seven times over their previous 12 contests). All of the situational and motivational reasons above makes me believe that this is the very definition of great line value; play on CALGARY.

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