Jonathan Huberdeau chatted with the media Tuesday too, explaining how much he’d like to experience playoff hockey at the ‘Dome this spring after hearing all about it for his first two seasons in Calgary.
That’s definitely the goal. But the 30-year-old is cognizant the path to get there still has a few important steps yet to be taken.
“Division game, so I think for us, it’s important that we use that home advantage,” he said. “And especially against a team like that, I mean it’s probably one of our biggest games of the year right now.
“Every game ’til the end of the year is gonna be like that, but we’ve got to focus. One game at a time, and Vancouver’s the biggest one.”
This season series hasn’t disappointed either.
It’s featured wild comebacks, home wins by both clubs, and an absolute fracas of a second period on New Year’s Eve that saw the Scotiabank Saddledome penalty boxes more tightly jammed than the C-Train at rush hour.
Tonight’s final chapter has all the makings of another classic. Fans and players alike on tenterhooks, anticipating just what might happen next.
“Every game is important,” Huberdeau said. “We’re in the playoffs, we’re out.
“Why not stay in, get a little streak going?”