Calgary Flames: 4th win definitely the hardest
Flames expecting tougher challenge as the series moves back to Vancouver for Game 5
Calgary Flames veteran defenceman Dennis Wideman turned to a well-used hockey axiom when asked about Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks,
"Obviously the last one is always the toughest," said Wideman following practice at the WinSport facility at Canada Olympic Park.
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The Flames can clinch the best-of-seven series in Vancouver Thursday. Calgary holds a 3-1 lead in the series after winning the past two games at the Saddledome.
"The fourth [win] is definitely the hardest," said Flames rookie Josh Jooris, channeling his elder teammate. "Their backs are against the wall now. It's a good position to be in, but I think we just got to take care of business, play a solid road game and hopefully get the job done."
The Flames' only loss in the series came in Game 2 in Vancouver. The lessons from that game are still front of mind for Jooris.
"I think we've just got to play simpler," Jooris mused. "I think we were a bit too cute in that Game 2, we've got to shoot more pucks and just try and get to their goalie. They came out with a good bounce back,... so we know what they play like in their home building. If we can match their intensity, I think we know what to expect now going into their building."