While the Calgary Flames lap at the wounds left by a heartbreaking Game 4 and try to steel themselves for Game 5 of their first-round match-up versus the Dallas Stars, Geoff Ward needs to scan his lineup for deficiencies.
The third line? Crackles with energy every shift.
The penalty kill? Playing with absolutely farcical flair.
Between the pipes? This just in: a long-dormant goaltending deity descended from the hockey heavens and possessed Cam Talbot to dispatch nightly miracles on the Flames’ behalf.
The defence?
Right.
Through four games so far the Calgary defense has been shoddy, overall.