Flames take more penalties than usual, got just one powerplay of their own, had their big line held off the scoresheet completely and held in check much of the game. . . .
And still won game 1.
That bodes well for the rest of the series.
I agree with all of the accolades thrown at Bennett, Ferland, Russell, etc., so will focus on Engelland -20 minutes, 4 hits, 5 blocks, 2:46 of PK time. . . . The guy continues to be a revelation. He's gone from a guy who I worried about being out against other teams' 3rd lines, to a guy I'm comfortable having out against the Sedins.
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