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Originally Posted by Armchair Quarterback
I don't want to go too Debbie Downer here (we won and I'm happy), but I want to see a couple of things change.
This team has to show up for the first period. We're lucky the score wasn't 3-0 ten minutes into the first, especially against a team like Dallas.
Secondly, the Flames have to start standing up for each other. Benn's hits on Brodie needed an answer and none was given. Reminded me of how we did nothing after the hit on Gio vs. Nashville. Is Calgary the team that just takes those hits and does nothing about it?
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I agree to some extent. For me it is more so after Ramo makes a save and the shooter stands staring down at him.....I want to see the D man shoving him away and having a flame between Ramo and the offensive player.
With that said, we are on a streak and you need to play smart to win. When Brodie took one of his hist last night Ferland skated right over immediately challenging Benn. Not much more you can do, it was a very clean body check and Ferland made the smart move - challenge and get the hell away before you get called and the Stars tie the game on the PP.
If it were a dirty hit you can certainly get right in there and at worst, find yourself in offsetting penalties.