Was at the game tonight.
Thought Ferland was an absolute beast. Really liked Frolik, Brouwer, and Brodie tonight too. Thought Chiasson has been good so far too. Not sure why Ottawa fans loathed him so much.
Didn't like Giordano or Monahan's game tonight outside of overtime. Gaudreau wasn't spectacular either but he made a few plays that were nice. I think that line is starting to come around, slowly but surely.
Why on earth was Jokipakka ever scratched for Grossmann? I honestly can't see a scenario where he or Wideman get back into the lineup anytime soon. Kulak and Jokipakka are faster and younger.
Johnson looked pretty solid tonight. Made two or three awesome saves in a row on O'Reilly in OT plus stopped a breakaway late in the game.
Tkachuk in the third was on fire! I love the way he can play when he's on. It's about time the Flames had a pest on their team. He's going to be one of the most hated guys in the league, and I love it!
Overall I thought the team played well. Not great, but well. Buffalo was putrid. O'Reilly was amazing but other than that there wasn't much to be happy about tonight.
Also, I think it's hilarious the Oilers drafted Nurse over Ristolainen.
Go Flames Go!
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