Brodie wins it in OT SUCK IT TORTS (Flames beat Jackets 3-2)

[btimbit]

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[TheScorpion]

I have a ridiculously hot fever right now but I think that win was hotter

[Nammer403]

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[MisterJoji]

Another 3rd period comeback?

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Gutsy effort after a lackluster start.

[Nsd1]

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[FlamesAreOne]

This team is so bipolar.

[IGGYFORMVP]

Gutsy effort boys. They are coming together.

Feel great for T J Brodie tonight. I really hope we find a way to sign him long term.

[Robbob]

The best coaching

[transplant99]

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[Nsd1]

“Too little, too late”

[Johnny Makarov]

Not going to lie. That put me to sleep. Great thing my dog woke me up to see the tying goal! Woof!

[FanIn80]

lol SNET. Someone on the panel has their ringer on.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

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[btimbit]

I have a ridiculously hot fever right now but I think that win was hotter

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[BigBrodieFan]

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[AustinL_NHL]

Let's... GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

That game was highly uneventful and very boring but the Flames were the better team and deserved the win.

Now just keep winning at home and we can all be happy :)

[Phaneufenstein]

Lol Korpisalo was unreal and we still manage to win? Love it!

[FanIn80]

Elliotte phone home.

[tvp2003]

YAAAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!

Oh man, the Flames deserved that after battling back from a sloppy first. Korpisalo had some huge saves but credit the Flames for persevering in the third, to not only to tie it, but then to win it in overtime.

HUGE two points to start the home stand. Bring on the Coyotes!

[Harry Lime]

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[JurassicTunga12]

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After looking dead in the water for most of the game, the Flames turn it on and manage to get a big 2 points!

Just another ride on the Flames rollercoaster.

[Saint Troy]

Flames were complete garbage for the majority of this game, and Won. F Torts forever hahaha.

[jg13]

Outshot them 29-13 after going down 2-0 could've folded like a cheap tent and ended up turning it into a solid effort. Huge 2 points!

[dissentowner]

The server is hurting!!!

[zamler]

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[djsFlames]

I turned off after the second, started reading, could still hear the game in the other room. Had a distinct gut feeling they would come back. They did. I've done that a couple times when they've been down and come back.

[EldrickOnIce]

Really gritty effort.
Well done!

[Strange Brew]

I’m beginning to feel a first round BofA.

[DropIt]

Columbus did well to get ahead early and went into a shell. Flames controlled afterwards

[Strange Brew]

I’m beginning to feel a first round BofA.

[direwolf]

Pretty impressive comeback after what looked like an inevitable loss after those first two awful periods.

Incredible effort by both Gaudreau and Mony in OT. Great shot by Brodie too!

Amazing how good this team can look when they actually put the effort in. Maybe do it for 60 minutes next game, and perhaps we can finally get on a roll.

[Mass_nerder]

Nice to see the team not just pack it in and give up after what looked like a pretty frustrating game (only saw the third).
Columbus was super aggressive and got on the puck carrier immediately, so making plays was tough. I would imagine that's not a lot of fun to play against.

[GioforPM]

The thing about that style of the Jackets - they need to play perfect D all game, because they generate very little for themselves at the other end. Then, at the end, when one gores in (as it almost always does), they are so into their defensive shell they can’t flip the switch and go on the offence, so they are prone to the last minute comebacks.

They really don’t have the personnel to compete 3 on 3 either.

[motorcrosser]

Crappy game overall, but maybe this will help give them home momentum

[Mathgod]

The kind of win that can turn a season around. But the hardest work is still ahead. Keep it going Flames!

[djsFlames]

Nm.

[Dragomir]

What happened to Tkachuk, did he get hurt early in the game?

[activeStick]

Win's a win!

[Toonage]

From the most boring game ever to the most exciting game ever! That is why you put your money down!

[zamler]

Site is slower than the Flames were for most of the game.

[TheIronMaiden]

The Snake commands that The Flames go 9-4-1.

[djsFlames]

I’m beginning to feel a first round BofA.

Good! We'll take out the trash.

[btimbit]

What happened to Tkachuk, did he get hurt early in the game?

Missed a few shifts in the first period after blocking a shot.

[FanIn80]

90 stitches! Holy cow was he ever lucky he didn’t lose his eye.

[WhiteTiger]

Whew, glad for the win there

[GioforPM]

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[Calgary4LIfe]

Way to stay with it. Columbus played such a difficult game with blocks and sticks in the way everywhere. Granteed was bang on in the GT - really reminded me of the Hartley-era Flames at some points.


Way to persevere and get that win. Huge two points in this race.

[GranteedEV]

I miss when Brodie would attack the area he scored from today. Back when Hartley was coach, Brodie, Gio, Russell, Wideman made a living in that high slot.

[scobel]

90 stitches! Holy cow was he ever lucky he didn’t lose his eye.

As much as I don’t want to see the injury, I kinda want to see what 90 stitches looks like on the face. Even though it makes me cringe thinking about it.

[Inferno]

Pretty frustrating game until the final 10 minutes but I'll take it. I'm looking forward to reading all the crying from salty Oilers fans.

[Toonage]

Torts should have taken that selfie. Karma.

[minnow]

I have a ridiculously hot fever right now but I think that win was hotter

You drinking Corona?:w00t:

[Aarongavey]

Flames best players were better than Columbus’s best players

[FanIn80]

As much as I don’t want to see the injury, I kinda want to see what 90 stitches looks like on the face. Even though it makes me cringe thinking about it.

His comment about being slow to update his fans on Twitter because facial recognition on his phone not working was pure gold though.

[GioforPM]

As much as I don’t want to see the injury, I kinda want to see what 90 stitches looks like on the face. Even though it makes me cringe thinking about it.

Google Borje Salming injury.

[Rando]

I miss when Brodie would attack the area he scored from today. Back when Hartley was coach, Brodie, Gio, Russell, Wideman made a living in that high slot.
Isn't that the same Hartley hockey that any and every advanced stat guy was saying how unsustainable hockey they played however>?

[dino7c]

Frustrating for sure but the Flames were the better team for the majority of the game

Columbus got up and tried to pull an early 2000s Devils

Big win...that OT shift was ridiculous

[Moneyhands23]

The glory of winning the BOA in the 1st round would be amazing. Losing on the other hand would be so disgusting

[Moneyhands23]

google borje salming injury.

do not do this 🤮

[djsFlames]

Just cut out the early gaffs next time and you'll probably get a much less frustrating win. Just need to start on time here.

Also super proud of Talbot for closing the door after the first! That resilience is what we need from the G at home.

[Dragomir]

Missed a few shifts in the first period after blocking a shot.

Gotcha, thanks!

[direwolf]

The glory of winning the BOA in the 1st round would be amazing. Losing on the other hand would be so disgusting

Only thing that scares me about a potential BOA is the Oilers' ridiculous PP. Flames would have to try and play infraction-free hockey for 7 games, as every penalty is basically an automatic goal for the Oil.

5 on 5, I think Calgary's superior depth would dominate IMO.

[PaperBagger'14]

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Fudge

Edit: suck it Torts and hail Satan

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[dino7c]

Just cut out the early gaffs next time and you'll probably get a much less frustrating win. Just need to start on time here.

Also super proud of Talbot for closing the door after the first! That resilience is what we need from the G at home.

Nothing against Talbot he was fine but did the BJ's even have a quality chance after the first?

[JurassicTunga12]

One of the things I'm happiest about is Gaudreau's hustle. Noticeable in most games more often than not as of late. It's good to see. Go Johnny Go!

Go Flames Go!

[shogged]

Boy did we need a win like that

[calgaryred]

The glory of winning the BOA in the 1st round would be amazing. Losing on the other hand would be so disgustingSeen it happen 3 times it's not fun 1991 being the worst

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[Textcritic]

It was so hospitable of the Flames to spot CBJ two goals, and allow them to skate around the ice with the carefree leisure of Ice-Capades performers before finally showing up to play after 50 mins.

Such a friendly bunch.

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[djsFlames]

One of the things I'm happiest about is Gaudreau's hustle. Noticeable in most games more often than not as of late. It's good to see. Go Johnny Go!

Go Flames Go!

Definitely. He's back to not giving up on plays, and fishing pucks out of tight situations to make something happen. Playing like the Johnny we know and love.

[midniteowl]

Flames Win!!!


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[Johnny Makarov]

Seen it happen 3 times it's not fun 1991 being the worst

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God damn. We had a 3-0 lead after 1 period in the 7th game...

Still have PTSD from that.

[GioforPM]

As great as Johnny and Monahan were on that goal, it makes me kind of mad that we don’t see that hustle and determination more often.

[tvp2003]

Nothing against Talbot he was fine but did the BJ's even have a quality chance after the first?


Not really, but a goalie can only stop the shots that he gets, and Talbot stopped them all.

On the other end, I still can't believe Korpisalo made some of those saves in the third and then on Monahan in OT. Brodie had to go top corner to get it past him

[Jeff Lebowski]

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[Burner]

As great as Johnny and Monahan were on that goal, it makes me kind of mad that we don’t see that hustle and determination more often.

even just on the power play - trying to be so pretty - just dig for the puck and shoot it

[dino7c]

Not really, but a goalie can only stop the shots that he gets, and Talbot stopped them all.

On the other end, I still can't believe Korpisalo made some of those saves in the third and then on Monahan in OT. Brodie had to go top corner to get it past him

sure but they could have used an early save...would have totally changed the game

Talbot was okay

He also almost blew it completely if Backlund didn't bail him out when he turned it over behind the net.

[ComixZone]

Really happy we pulled that win out, and Mangiapane’s forecheck on Lindy’s goal was the spark that made it all happen. #88 woke the team up. Fantastic to see.

That said, the first 50 minutes of tonight’s game were completely unacceptable. This team was just going through the motions and doing nothing to win the game. As a STH who attends the vast majority of games, it’s one of the few times where I was outright pissed off I was paying for that product. We have just seen way too much of that on home ice this year. Hopefully tonight can get the ball rolling.

[GranteedEV]

Isn't that the same Hartley hockey that any and every advanced stat guy was saying how unsustainable hockey they played however>?

sort of but no?

the biggest issue with Hartley hockey was the poor neutral zone play. This caused easy entries into our D zone and made entries into our O zone next to impossible.

in our D zone, the next biggest issue was breakouts too reliant on the stretch pass. If that wasn't an option we got hemmed in (ask Russell or Engelland). We also played a more passive style without the puck but so have a few other pretty good teams (2013/15 Blackhawks, 2016 Stars, 2017 Penguins) who have made some good runs in recent years. What really stood out though was the attention to detail with stick positioning and such. I don't think Giordano takes the step he took without Hartley working with him on those details, likewise Brodie. He would have been good for Kylington, Andersson, Valimaki, Hanifin, Bennett, Dube as well.

But what was great about Hartley Hockey was how the defensemen were involved in the offense. Even though our D still jump into the play it's not quite the same these days. Sometimes it resulted in a bad pinch but his teams usually backchecked pretty hard too. In fact having the F3 cover high was another area he coached really well.

I would also say that Hartley even in his final year 15-16 never had nearly the talent the past three coaches have had. Tkachuk, having four top four defensemen, Lindholm, Ryan, having decent goaltending. I bet he could do some interesting things with this year's bunch.

But yeah, he's unemployed by NHL standards for a reason. I'm no Hartley apologist. I just think he's the best of an underwhelming group of B. Sutter, Himself, Gulutzan, Peters, Ward.

[GioforPM]

The Jackets play a very stifling game - it has to be frustrating to go against it, especially since the Flames’ players are not the type who can easily bust through that D (fast outside players like MacKinnon or McWhathisname are better for that).

On the other hand, it’s not a style that is easy to maintain for 60 minutes, and it gives very few options when things go against you. And of players don’t buy in (Vancouver) it can’t work.

[Vinny01]

Frustrating game until the Flames got their first goal. Exciting finish and big win!

[AC]

Phew, what a comeback win! Praise Satan.
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[Lord Carnage]

After a game like that, it would be nice to get some Canuck fan comments in the ATL also... :D

[minnow]

I’m beginning to feel a first round BofA.
Quit scratching it. It'll go away.

[chubeyr1]

We should of lost this game.

We had no business winning this game.

I loved the final minutes of this game.

We did not deserve to win.

I still loved it!

[the2bears]

We should of lost this game.

We had no business winning this game.

I loved the final minutes of this game.

We did not deserve to win.

I still loved it!

Well, I certainly don't think Columbus deserved to win it either.

[dino7c]

We should of lost this game.

We had no business winning this game.

I loved the final minutes of this game.

We did not deserve to win.

I still loved it!

Out chanced them, out hit them, out shot them,

I suppose the Flames were fortunate because they were down late but they made it all happen

[TheScorpion]

Mangiapane is basically what I always hoped Curtis Glencross would become.

[dino7c]

Mangiapane is basically what I always hoped Curtis Glencross would become.

Glencross did have 48 points in 67 games one year...Mangi isn't even at that level yet

[chubeyr1]

Out chanced them, out hit them, out shot them,

I suppose the Flames were fortunate because they were down late but they made it all happen

I loved it all!

[djsFlames]

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[TheScorpion]

Glencross did have 48 points in 67 games one year...Mangi isn't even at that level yet

Only difference? Glennie did that when he was 29. Mangiapane is 23.

Make no mistake, I loved Curtis Glencross, but Mangiapane is already super close to his level of impact at his peak. He's speedy, has a good shot, and plays with a ton of fire.

They're absolutely cut from the same cloth IMO.

[Moneyhands23]

Eat bread is getting more expensive by the game. I guess thats a good thing in a way

[OldSam]

In the third period, right after that shift in our zone that resembled the Keystone Cops, I wasn't sure what to think. But they started to move their feet and pressuring, and a miracle happened!! Great effort for 15 minutes. And a big 2 points. Yahoo!

[timbit]

Glencross did have 48 points in 67 games one year...Mangi isn't even at that level yet

Glencross was 26 when he finally became a full time NHLer.

He had 6 goals and 6 assists that year, in 36 games with Columbus.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

I can only access CP via LTE.

I love it when Johnny jumps for joy. He did a hop after Brodie scored.

[AC]

Brodie's 6th OT winner apparently.

Trying to recall them all:
Tonight vs CBJ,
In Philly on the 2 on 1 with Tkachuk,
In NJ off the amazing cycle play with Backs and Frolik,
At home vs NYR starting with the amazing give and go flip lead pass,
At home vs BOS? Weird backhander that bounces in within the final seconds I think?,
In CHI with a shot off the crossbar from the point?

[GranteedEV]

At home vs BOS? Weird backhander that bounces in In the final seconds I think?

That might have been the most fun regular season game of the last decade.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

A potential BoA in round 1 is already giving me panic attacks

[taxbuster]

Had company so really only saw the 3rd....looked typically CBJ frustrating. It's interesting to me how certain teams are able to accomplish that level of frustration and simply impose it onto another team. Figured it might be done at 1 goal for us.

Very enjoyable ending but sheesh...they really have to figure out how to play right from the get-go and how NOT to do those terrible 50' cross-ice passes that either get intercepted easily or bounce off someone giving away a ....two on zero? C'mon guys, you need to be better than that. All the time.

Oh well, take the two an move on. Smiling this time. ATL ought to be interesting.

[Robbob]

Got to give Columbus credit. Very structured and hard working bunch. Speak volumes to the coach and players completely buying into the never give up, never surrender.

Huge 2 points to keep pace in the division and put some pressure on a couple chasing pacific teams.

[djsFlames]

A potential BoA in round 1 is already giving me panic attacks

I'm less panicked if we're the road team.

I have faith in the road Flames to stifle those PP prom queens.

[AC]

That might have been the most fun regular season game of the last decade.

Are you thinking of the OT win at home vs Boston where Marchand scored on the penalty shot late to go ahead, then Hudler tied it in the dying minute, then Dougie set up to Johnny for the hattrick?

That was insane.

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[djsFlames]

Was that the same game when Johnny and Marchand were basically having their own scoring race and they were throwing shade at each other from the penalty boxes (Johnny put on the "deal with it" face). Or was that the following season?

The Brodie lob-in goal in OT was very memorable.

[AC]

Was that the same game when Johnny and Marchand were basically having their own scoring race and they were throwing shade at each other from the penalty boxes (Johnny put on the "deal with it" face). Or was that the following season?

The Brodie lob-in goal in OT was very memorable.

The Johnny hattrick game was the one with Marchand trash talking:
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My original GIF from that has 218,000 views somehow.

Here's the Brodie OT game:
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[CsInMyBlood]

Tonight I remembered why I dont read the game threads.

I didnt watch the game so I read that entire thread before I knew anything about the game.

Some people in there.

Jesus.

[Burner]

Tonight I remembered why I dont read the game threads.

I didnt watch the game so I read that entire thread before I knew anything about the game.

Some people in there.

Jesus.

just dont visit that thread - i agree the Flames looked flat to start the game and deserved some flak but the over the top rhetoric is really annoying

[FanIn80]

Seen it happen 3 times it's not fun 1991 being the worst

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Which one was the Gretzky clapper over Vernie’s shoulder? Was that ‘90?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Which one was the Gretzky clapper over Vernie’s shoulder? Was that ‘90?

Nope that was '88
91 was Tik in game 7 after the Flames went up 3-0 in the 1st. Vernon gave up a long one at the end of the first, and the comeback was one.
The overtime goal was also soft.

[djsFlames]

The Johnny hattrick game was the one with Marchand trash talking:
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My original GIF from that has 218,000 views somehow.

Here's the Brodie OT game:
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It's a special kind of mind#### to see a different version of Lucic, Hamilton and Bartkowski playing for the Bruins and doing things, and forgotten treasures Raymond, Jones and Hiller for the Flames. And then realizing it was only 5 years ago.

There were definitely supernatural forces behind the team that year.

[calgaryred]

Which one was the Gretzky clapper over Vernie’s shoulder? Was that ‘90?Game 2 ot in 1988

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[Moneyhands23]

Game 2 ot in 1988

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:(

[CaptainYooh]

I can’t get this thread page opened on my desktop computer, only phone. Is this a forum platform temporary issue or is it more likely my home internet having an issue with the CP security all of a sudden?

[FanIn80]

Nope that was '88
91 was Tik in game 7 after the Flames went up 3-0 in the 1st. Vernon gave up a long one at the end of the first, and the comeback was one.
The overtime goal was also soft.

Oh yeah, that’s right. God I hated Tikkanen so much. There are so many bad memories from those years they all kind of blur together.

[zamler]

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?p=7399742#post7399742I can’t get this thread page opened on my desktop computer, only phone. Is this a forum platform temporary issue or is it more likely my home internet having an issue with the CP security all of a sudden?

[D as in David]

Got to give credit to Gaudreau for his work behind the net on the winning goal. I was thinking there would be no way he'd win that battle and yet, he did.

[djsFlames]

Got to give credit to Gaudreau for his work behind the net on the winning goal. I was thinking there would be no way he'd win that battle and yet, he did.

That's cause that guy wasn't Gaudreau, that was Johnny Hockey™.

[sa226]

Random late night observation.

In a small sample size, I've been way more impressed with Forbert than I have with Gustafsson. For different reasons of course.

Forbert just seems very smart and steady. He has a very limited skillset, but he knows when to pick his spots.

Gustafsson seems to leave you wanting, a bit. He definitely has a desirable skillset, but the way plays the game, if he's not driving the play every time he's on the ice, then what is he doing?

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Rollercoaster Race
I dont know what to say. Streak and it look like easy playoff spot, then losing streak and it looked like lottery team. Now everybody is losing around us. Critical tour in Canada not the easyest tour. Flames are great team with ton of skills. Only way to win is defence with 5player all the time. Scoring competition will not work against Flames. Rock solid defence and 3 goals. 2-3 CBJ wins.
I want to believe, can they make me? Seeing is believing.
:bag:
I hope the win on Sunday night was something the team could build on for the rest of the season vs. an outlier. I'm trying my best to keep the faith here.
Lots of games are critical, but this feels more critical. With a win we can separate a little, and maybe get some mojo back. A loss and we suck again.
at least with a win the team would be at the same PPG as carolina
Smug Smack Talk
Flames are playing as dead as their crowd
I feel Calgary is the easiest of the 3 west Canada teams
you'd never know that the Flames are third in their division. this team has no jump to start the game. their defense plays so far back, never have saw the Jackets have as much time and space as they do within the first 13 mins of this game. yeesh
The Flames seem very slow tonight. Are the Flames slow tonight? Because the Flames seem slow tonight.
The Saddledome is a morgue tonight lol i hope we give them no reason to be excited

The Garbagemen
Tkachuk is a heap of ####ing trash.
Lmao Lucic is such trash
f***ing Lucic
#### Lucic btw
I really hate Lucic
Tkachuk chews his mouth guard like a dog's chew toy.
#### Tkachuk.
Lucic puts his underwear on arms first
Tkachuk just punched Korpisalo in the face
Tkachuk needs to get ####ed.
Can we ring t####chucks neck
#### tkachuk. such a ####ing bitch
Tkachuk needs a punch in the face.
Turning the Tables
Wait a minute, Calgary is actually playing now. Are they allowed to do that?
Calgary starting to pick up their play. Next goal is important
Need to get back on their toes and off of their heels. Calgary making a push now.
I literally jinx this team so much when it comes to my posts on HF, @CBJWennberg10 knows this all too well.
How the #### do we go from domination to dog ####.
I Will Survive
God look at that lineup. Is Shane Falco starting in net?
Looking at these lines is absolutely ridiculous. Its mind boggling to me that this team is in a playoff hunt
Just checked the lines, sort of shocked Im not playing tonight. Guess I’ll head home.
Go Jackets.

Holy cow you're not kidding, 1/2 the lineup started the season in Cleveland (6 FWDs, 2 Dmen, 1G)
Credit to the FO, Torts, and Cleveland. If you showed me this CBJ lineup on opening night and asked me where they would finish in the NHL, my prediction would be dead last

I go through the 5 stages of grief at least once a game. Sometimes period. It's amazing what torts and co and the front office has done.
Nutivaara with one eye and a stump for a leg is better than ####ing Harrington
There's actually a stages of grief wave chart in one of my old psych textbooks that matches up uncannily with that ####ing Canucks game haha. I'll have to see if I can find it.
This team is somehow making the top teams in the league push themselves to beat half the Cleveland Monsters. I don't think this is quite what Torts meant when he said "there is no one taking a ####ing backward step here" but I'll take it because this is a lot more fun than being done by christmas.

Lindholm stuffs it in
Shiiiiit. Gonna be 9 minutes of clench now
My butthole just turned inside out. Oh my God.
Nervous poo time? Nervous poo time.
Why are we ####ing laying back? You were just clowning them in the neutral zone - ATTACK.
Yep it was building up to this. Clench time
Hold on to your butts and pray no ot
DAMMIT
What the #### I specifically asked the Blue Jackets not to #### this up?
The 2nd period has been The Columbus Blue Turtles
Well, the jackets screwed around for too long. Mistake by Werenski behind the net and Calgary is a few minutes from tying this up
Tkachuk tips in the Tying Goal
You have to be ####ing kidding me. I can’t ####ing believe this
#### THE FLAMES. GOD DAMMIT
What the actual ####.
I hate when a dude acts like a ###### the entire game and gets rewarded with a tying goal
Should have taken his ass out earlier
I hate that guy
why do i even bother man
That's where we need anderson. Tkchuck keeps punking our guys while everyone watches and does nothing like a bitch. Then we let that happen?
I’m not mad, I’m just really, really, disappointed.
We’ve pissed away a lot of games this year but Jesus Christ.......
#### me
Reward for playing 2 periods of turtle mode.
This is what happens when you spend two periods turtling on a 2 goal lead.
#### you, Tkachuk.
Had them dead in the water. Then choked the game away. Blue jackets going to blue jacket
Ugh gonna be difficult because why do it the easy way Jackets?
Don’t worry this was my roommates fault, he said literally at the start of the period “I hope the goalie get mvp for this game because he’s playing really well” and I looked at him and told him “I hope you know that when we go into over time or lose this I’m blaming you”
Time to collect another one of those sweet, sweet overtime losses my dudes.
Brodie in OT
And ice the puck with no pressure.
Get this team out of a playoff spot please
What better time to attack than when you only have two men on the ice
Lol ####ing classic jackets. Damn all star break ruining our momentum jesus.
Come on how do you ice the puck in 3-on-3?
“Hey at least we got a point” is almost as bad as “it wouldn’t be so bad without the wind”
What just happened?
Well for #### sakes. Nice try Korpi....
Of ####ing course...getting real sick of this ####
How are the Jackets so bad in OT?
That’s what we get for not putting them away
Had a feeling that would happen. Ugh
We lost every battle in that last sequence, totally handing Korpi out to dry.
It’s hard to be happy about a point when you had 2 points for literally 58 minutes and 20 seconds.
This game is the season in a nutshell. Incredibly frustrating
Wouldn't be a CBJ game if it wasn't going to OT.
Here's what I expected. This is the outcome when the jackets turtle for 2.5 periods.
There's a reason we have fifteen overtime losses now.
https://hbcf.s3.amazonaws.com/images/teams/small/edm.gif
Whenever You-Know-Who Scores
Are you kidding me, Columbus?
Make me f***ing gag.
Jackets liked what they did against the Canucks so much they decided to share it with the Flames
**** off calgary
#### you Columbus
Flames need surgery to remove the horseshoes wedged up their asses
Werenski single handedly lost that game for the Jackets, what a ******* idiot.
The flukiest team in sports.

Werenski is ass.
shocked the Flamers scored 2 in the 3rd and 1 in the last 2 minutes to tie the game...shocked I tell you!
the Flames literally only know how to play 20 minutes a game

Team Horseshoes has also been lucky that their forward core has been ridiculously healthy all season yet still barely in the playoffs

just unreal luck all season...from the SO to relatively good health

It's like teams completely paralyze themselves in the last ten minutes against these clowns
Columbus have looked completely dead this entire period
Columbus so bad in ot. Oh well, flames still hot garbage.
So much for the fan 960. f*** you Flames, least Worthy team in a playoff spot.
CBJ sucks ####.
What the #### Columbus! Not cool
Oh no. Hopefully the Ducks lose at least lol.
Damn you Turtle Boy!

That's a Flames ass Flames win if I've ever seen one.

Columbus looks slow, tired and untalented. I'm not surprised they will choke away that playoff spot.
The hockey gods want us to play the Lames in the first round. They won't go the f*** away
I watched the third and it looked like Columbus just wanted to go home and sleep. Looked like total trash. Those injuries to Bjorkstrand and Jones hurt them so much...

[nwflamesfan]

Brodie's 6th OT winner apparently.

Trying to recall them all:
Tonight vs CBJ,
In Philly on the 2 on 1 with Tkachuk,
In NJ off the amazing cycle play with Backs and Frolik,
At home vs NYR starting with the amazing give and go flip lead pass,
At home vs BOS? Weird backhander that bounces in within the final seconds I think?,
In CHI with a shot off the crossbar from the point?

c-49855503

[Roof-Daddy]

Only ####ing oiler fans could be so dense. Horseshoe flames? This from a fanbase of a team that fluked out and won godamn connor mcdavid in a lottery.

Absolute freaking idiots.

[AC]

c-49855503

Damnit, good catch!

The Devils OT goal was Backlund from Brodie:
https://youtu.be/lfoPCGhViU0?t=215

[direwolf]

The "least worthy team in a playoff spot" comments from Oiler fans are hilarious. This coming from a team with a garbage roster who are constantly outplayed 5 on 5, and yet still manages to pull points out of their butts thanks to some timely help from the officials (usually late in games when they're trailing by a goal) and two superstars who carry the entire team...one of which ended up there only because they sucked so hard for well over a decade.

Edmonton is no good.

[topfiverecords]

Blue Jackets fans are always my favourite in ATLs. I hope that team gets healthy and they can do something in the playoffs.

Oiler fans are always the worst, guaranteed, I say redundantly.

[Beninho]

When the team gets into desperate mode they are deadly, now if they could start the games off like that


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[foofighter15]

This game to me is the perfect metaphor for last season vs. this season.

Blue Jackets get 2 goals in the first 10 minutes and the Flames get 2 goals in the final 10 minutes then win it in OT.

The BJs are last years Flames team. They came out and started the season great, then just sat on their (division) lead as teams amped up and made the push for OT (playoffs) and then look lost out there as they lose

The Flames last night were this years team. They didn't come out strong, played hockey good enough to stay in the game (playoff race) and then poured it on for the last 10 minutes (stretch run) to force OT (a playoff spot) AND THEN WON OT (THE STANLEY CUP)


weird metaphor to type up but I did what I could.

[Tsawwassen]

Post game links
http://sportsstats.cbc.ca/hockey/nhl-boxscores.aspx?page=/data/NHL/results/2019-2020/recap127504.html
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/games/2154241

[timbit]

Very impressed with the growth and improvement in Andersson’s game.

He led all Flames D with a little over 26 minutes last night. Very very good decisions and execution on a consistent basis.

[flambers]

Wow glad the Flames secured 2 points, however they were terrible in the first 50 minutes of the game....

If they play like that on Friday, outcome won't be the same...

Its weird how they struggle at home

[Huntingwhale]

Great win. Had to watch a replay from my hotel room and had to ask my girlfriend to setup the stream so I wouldn't see the score. Suddenly she blurts out that it was a 2-1 game. I was pissed at her for saying that and thought for sure she spoiled the game since it was 2-1 close to the end.

Luckily she was just being a dink and joking around and the Flames got the win. Great success! !

[dammage79]

I didnt watch the 3rd. Shame on me!

A bit of separation happening now so hopefully the Flames have caught the consistency bug because I dont think its unthinkable to take the division who are 5 points up.

Didnt think I'd say that thos year with how up and down this team is but here we are.

Get hot for the stretch drive, every teams dream to roll into the playoffs white hot.

[Textcritic]

Wow glad the Flames secured 2 points, however they were terrible in the first 50 minutes of the game....

If they play like that on Friday, outcome won't be the same...

Its weird how they struggle at homeI thought this was a really important game for the Flames. The first game at home.e after a long, very successful road trip, and playing a well-coached, out-of-conference team with a talent deficit, and there was every reason to expect to see what we all saw through the first 50 mins. But they pulled through it and took that game over. I am encouraged after last night.

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[SuperMatt18]

I don't think the Flames were as bad for the first 50 minutes as people were making them out to be.

Columbus scored on their 2nd and 6th shots. One being a bit of a weak goal, and one being a horrible (if not a bit unlucky to turn into a 2-0) turnover by Backlund.

Columbus just tried to trap the rest of the game, but I wouldn't say they were outplaying Calgary. They were just clogging the netural zone to try to win 2-0. Flames dominated the shots and chances after the first, and it back fired for Columbus in the end.

[GranteedEV]

I don't think the Flames were as bad for the first 50 minutes as people were making them out to be.

Neither do I, but I feel like we're all still traumatized from the way the 2017-18 season wound down. I know I am. This time of year I don't expect many multi-goal comeback wins the way I might in November.

[flambers]

I don't think the Flames were as bad for the first 50 minutes as people were making them out to be.

.

Re listen to Brian Burke during the 2nd intermission

I don't remember his exact quote, but his thoughts the Flames were playing a bad home game without any emotion etc...

He was not impressed.

[foofighter15]

Re listen to Brian Burke during the 2nd intermission

I don't remember his exact quote, but his thoughts the Flames were playing a bad home game without any emotion etc...

He was not impressed.

I loved seeing how pissed it was, it shows he still cares about this team. Having him around this year would probably benefit the mentality of this team....if only we could get him to go in and spend the day righting the ship

[SuperMatt18]

Re listen to Brian Burke during the 2nd intermission

I don't remember his exact quote, but his thoughts the Flames were playing a bad home game without any emotion etc...

He was not impressed.

He actually himself said this morning that he was maybe mistaken. The first period was bad but that they had actually turned it around in the second and were carrying the play and chances in the 2nd.

Bad first...sure.

First 50 minutes bad....no chance.

[Roof-Daddy]

I liked Brian Burke in his time here but I have a hard time taking anything he says seriously anymore after he praised Kassian for horse collaring and violently attacking Tkachuk after chucky dealt him a series of clean body checks.

[tvp2003]

I thought the Flames were slightly better in the second, and really started to play better in the third. I think it would have been easy to get frustrated trying to attack the trap, but they stuck with it. Lindholm's goal was huge as it made it a one goal game. From there, it seemed like they just needed a bounce to go their way because they were relentless in their attack. Sometimes you get that bounce and sometimes you don't. Last night, they got it.

Also, the guys on 960 this morning were saying that the first Columbus goal went off of Forbort's stick. I didn't get to watch a slo-mo replay or anything, but it sure looked like it handcuffed Talbot for some reason. If so, does that change how the goal (or his performance) last night is viewed? I agree he wasn't tested much after the 2-0 goal, but if it goes to 3-0 it's likely game over...

[GioforPM]

Burke was right to be mad about turnovers. The effort thing is a little tougher because Columbus just plays that kind of withering game. TBF, you can both sympathize with the Flames trying to play against it and mad about them not doing enough to cut through the checking. But for sure the style makes other teams look like their effort is not there.

That all said, like I posted before, I don’t think Columbus’ style is winning hockey because it depends on perfect defensive execution and it makes it too hard for them to push back when they get scored on.

[FlamingHabs Fan]

I didnt watch the 3rd. Shame on me!

A bit of separation happening now so hopefully the Flames have caught the consistency bug because I dont think its unthinkable to take the division who are 5 points up.

Didnt think I'd say that thos year with how up and down this team is but here we are.

Get hot for the stretch drive, every teams dream to roll into the playoffs white hot.

I only watched the end of the 3rd and OT really. Went to the mall, came back, put the little guy to bed, walked the dog. Go back up and get the little guy to go back to sleep. Come down and oh hey, it's 2-1.

Gotta say, korpisalo is amazing.

[Torture]

Wow. I looked at the score last night when it was 2-0 and never followed up so I just chalked it up as a loss. Nice to come here this morning and see it was a W!

[GranteedEV]

That all said, like I posted before, I don’t think Columbus’ style is winning hockey because it depends on perfect defensive execution and it makes it too hard for them to push back when they get scored on.

It's not necessarily sustainable winning hockey, but for a team that lost Panarin, Duchene, Dzingel, and Anderson compared to last year, it's still pretty impressive what they've done with what they do have. Not many thought that was a playoff roster over there.

[GioforPM]

It's not necessarily sustainable winning hockey, but for a team that lost Panarin, Duchene, Dzingel, and Anderson compared to last year, it's still pretty impressive what they've done with what they do have. Not many thought that was a playoff roster over there.

For sure. Torts’ teams always overachieve. NYR played a lot like Columbus under him and went pretty deep.

[8sPOT]

That effort by Johnny and Monahan in OT was so awesome. These guys are battling out there and its great to see.

Their goalie played great I thought, made some unreal saves.

[bax]

That effort by Johnny and Monahan in OT was so awesome. These guys are battling out there and its great to see.



Their goalie played great I thought, made some unreal saves.



Johnny out muscling the d man behind the net to squeeze out to the side and feed Monahan was great

[bdubbs]

Johnny out muscling the d man behind the net to squeeze out to the side and feed Monahan was great

I thought for sure Mony had a tap in, but Korpisalo was stellar. Jumped out of my chair when Brodie buried the winner though. :D

[Toonage]

No kidding. Korpisalo left all the holes open, then tore all the groins stopping that puck.

I think thats why he couldn't get up in time to stop Brodie's shot. He was broken.


/s - I know he skated right off after.

[JohnnyBeGood]

https://i.imgur.com/l8ALQKX.gif


Wow - I can lipread! Who knew :)

[JohnnyBeGood]

I turned off after the second, started reading, could still hear the game in the other room. Had a distinct gut feeling they would come back. They did. I've done that a couple times when they've been down and come back.
Thanks - this could be crucial to making the playoffs!

[the2bears]

Only ####ing oiler fans could be so dense. Horseshoe flames? This from a fanbase of a team that fluked out and won godamn connor mcdavid in a lottery.

Absolute freaking idiots.

They come across as such hockey aristocrats. From their comments they actually think that Calgary doesn't belong in some exclusive club that somehow the Oilers have earned a spot in despite being the joke of the NHL for years.

[Dion]

https://i.imgur.com/IYcnybU.gif

https://i.imgur.com/IdsQz4a.gif

[topfiverecords]

It's not necessarily sustainable winning hockey, but for a team that lost Panarin, Duchene, Dzingel, and Anderson compared to last year, it's still pretty impressive what they've done with what they do have. Not many thought that was a playoff roster over there.

Don’t forget the two time Vezina winner that left for Florida.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Wow - I can lipread! Who knew :)


He's not saying what you think he's saying. ;)
"You're no <redacted> ref"
I prefer what you're thinking though.

[Caged Great]

He's not saying what you think he's saying. ;)
"You're no <redacted> ref"
I prefer what you're thinking though.

I thought it was you're not my friend, buddy.

[Enoch Root]

I think the criticism of their play last night is over-done.

Columbus got a lead on a really weak (or possibly deflected) shot, then got the two-goal lead on what was, without question a horrible play. Beyond that, they generated almost nothing else. But you have to give them credit for completely shutting things down defensively, after that.

For the Flames, there was definitely some sloppy passing and too many giveaways, but I thought the effort was there. Scoring chances favoured them pretty heavily, I would think. And for some reason, I felt they were going to find a way to come back and win it.

Glad they did, obviously. This game makes up for the point they gave away against the Preds.

[midniteowl]

Johnny out muscling the d man behind the netto squeeze out to the side and feed Monahan was great


Tort need to bag skate that d man and send him to the weight room for some lifting. :D

[nieuwy-89]

I don't think the Flames were as bad for the first 50 minutes as people were making them out to be.

Columbus scored on their 2nd and 6th shots. One being a bit of a weak goal, and one being a horrible (if not a bit unlucky to turn into a 2-0) turnover by Backlund.

Columbus just tried to trap the rest of the game, but I wouldn't say they were outplaying Calgary. They were just clogging the netural zone to try to win 2-0. Flames dominated the shots and chances after the first, and it back fired for Columbus in the end.

Watching the game I thought the Flames were working hard, but not working as a team. Too many individual efforts, sloppy passing, ineffective dump and chase hockey. I think they went through the first 15 minutes of the third period before making three consecutive passes. But full marks for effort, which got it to OT and then their skill guys took over.

[cam_wmh]

https://i2.wp.com/canucksarmy.com/wp-content/uploads/Image/SutterTorts.gif?resize=400%2C215&ssl=1

[me_dennis]

https://i2.wp.com/canucksarmy.com/wp-content/uploads/Image/SutterTorts.gif?resize=400%2C215&ssl=1

seeing this makes me miss Darryl and his grumpy ol face

[djsFlames]

Darryl and Torts are my favorites. Its fitting that one of the most highly entertaining and epic Stanley cup finals ever was the two of them clashing in a battle of media devouring, neck vein-popping, un-resting b#### faces.