“Look out Ovechkin, here I come.”

  That was the threat from Brian McGrattan in the aftermath of his greatest hockey night ever being a big spark in the Flames 5-3 triumph over Vancouver.  

   McGrattan spoke in jest about taking aim at NHL scoring leader Alexander Ovechkin but considering he has 3 points in just over 16 minutes of ice time over 3 games, he might lead league the league in points production per minute.

  Playing in the  Saddledome for the first time, McGrattan triggered a Gordie Howe “hat trick” with a goal, an assist and a fight. It was the first time the tough guy had such a night.  The crowning touch was being named #3 star.

  The tough guy, who underwent shoulder surgery delaying his start to the season, battled Canuck tough guy, D’arcy Hordichuk in the first period with McGrattan decking his opponent with a solid right.  In the 2nd period, McGrattan set up Dustin Boyd for what turned out to the GWG. McGrattan then added his first goal in 92 games on his next shift on the ice with wrist shot from the slot behind Roberto Luongo.

  Despite, coach Brent Sutter revamping his lines, top scorers Jarome Iginla and Ollie Jokinen didn’t contribute a point. However, both players played strong games leaving the scoring to Curtus Glencross, Nigel Dawes and Dion Phaneuf as well as the 4th liners McGrattan and Boyd with Brandon Prust fight twice and adding 2 assists.

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