Flames were embarrassed in that game physically. They are considered one of the more physical teams in the league so, i don't think they expected that from the Rangers. Hell, Gallant didn't even expect that. That entire defense is known to be physical. Zadorov, Weegar, Gilbert, Tanev and of course Lucic and Lewis.
With that said, they are playing for a playoff spot with Minnesota. In the last game the Rangers scored on the power play after Dube took the instigator vs Trouba. That was at the time a go ahead goal. Flames came back and so did the Rangers.
There's no doubt Flames have this game marked on the calendar. Three of the biggest open ice hits delivered all season leaguewide were in that 1 Game. They will remember for sure
There's two ways this can go.
1) Sutter is going to try and have them focus on staying out of the box. The lost 4 out of the last 5 so winning is more important then revenge.
2) They send Lucic out first shift to set the tone on the opening shift.
Rangers don't have a guy to really match up there. Maybe Harpur can insert over Mikkola for this one? Harpur is the better fighter, but he doesn't do it too much.