Remember in that episode of The Simpsons, when Homer joins the Stonecutters? Of course you do, it happened in the classic 1995 episode "Homer The Great." In that episode, Homer is initiated into the ancient organization through a series of paddles to the backside.
That's kind of how I picture the next 12 days going for the Calgary Flames. Because not only do they have a lot of games in rapid succession, but they're against a lot of good teams. And Edmonton.
THE GAUNTLET
So tonight, the Flames host the Washington Capitals (3-1-0). Thursday, it's the Detroit Red Wings (3-2-0).