The Flames defeated the Nashville Predators tonight 5-1!The Flames got out-shot 40-33 but they were just too much to handle. Kiprusoff easily had his best game after signing the huge contract extension last night. This is Kipper's 12 game this season and it was his 12th game last year when he really got going. The Flames top players continue to be their best. Iggy had 2 goals and an assist to put his point total to 19 tied for second in the league. Despite the the trade rumors involving Alex Tanguay and how he doesn't like playing for Keenan definitely seems fishy. I admit I got caught up in them but I never thought for a second that Tanguay was going anywhere. Tanguay had 3 assists tonight to bring his total to 15. Nothing more can be said about Daymond Langkow's play either, he has been unbelievable, he got another 2 assists to put his total to 18 points which is tied for 3rd in the league. Him and Phaneuf are definitely the top priorities to sign before next summer now that Kipper is locked up. The Flames now have Iggy,Langkow and Tanguay all in the top 15 in scoring and Huselius rounds out in the top 30 in the league. Eric Nystrom also gets a mention for playing a very good hockey game and for potting his 1st career NHL goal. Nystrom finally looks poised to hopefully stay consistent and stick with the Flames. Him, Lombardi and Moss give the Flames a very good and young 3rd line.
The Flames are playing great hockey right now and finish off October with a 6-3-3 record which is their best start since 2001.
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