That was the worst possible start for the Flames, they got 2 easy goals and got lazy and thought they were in for an easy game. The Ducks took it to them for the rest of the night.
Really only the Bennett, Backlund, Frolik line looked good. Gaudreau and Monahan had an off game, it probably didn't help that they had 3 different wingers play with them but that isn't an excuse.
The back end was horrible. Brodie was the best by far but looked like he was frustrated and tried to do too much. Wideman looks like he is out of gas.
I would like to see a shake up on D, see these pairings for a few games. Brodie-Hamilton, Gio-Nakladal, Russell-Engelland.
Time to give Ortio one last shot before Hiller comes back. Either he plays like we hope he can, or he stinks again and we waive him.
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