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VANFLAMESFAN · 12-22-2017, 11:00 PM

What seems to be getting lost is the upward trend this team was heading into tonight and sure enough after a disappointing loss, more knee jerk reactions. But let's break it down from December to illustrate how they were turning a corner.

Dec 2-Deplorable effort, embarrassed on home ice to Edmonton. Comeback meant nothing. Tire fire of defence cotinued.

Dec 4-Come off a bad effort with another poor one at home to a Philly team coming in on a 10 game losing streak. Played better for much of the game, but lost in a short period of time in the second. Defence looked shaky again.

Dec 6 and 7-Two great effort in Toronto and montreal taking home 3 of 4 points and defence looked very strong.

Dec 9-Boring game versus Van until the final 10 mins and a nice comeback win. Defence didn't give up much.

Dec 12-Very good road game in Minnesota. If not for missed empty nets, Flames would have had 2 points but instead lost in shootout. Another solid defensive game.

Dec 14-Tight game versus division rival in San Jose. Defence looked good, but lost late in the third. Tough pill to swallow.

Dec 16-I don't care what anyone says, they deserved a lot more in that Nashville game. Out chanced them, 4 posts. Couldn't buy a goal. Defence didn't give up much.

Dec 17-Played a bad Vancouver team and beat them like they should have. Didn't give up anything.

Dec 20-2-1 win versus STL in a scoreline that flattered the Blues. Defence strong again.

The common theme leading up to tonight was how the defense has clearly turned a corner. It's absolutely undeniable.

Tonight's result is a step back in terms of effort, but it's not as though the Habs were peppering Smith all night. My point being that even with a poor effort(and it was really poor tonight), they have a system in place right now that is not giving many grade A scoring chances to the opposition. Go back and watch some of the first 15-20 games, it's night and day.

I put tonight on a lack of effort, but also a lack of focus. Plenty of distractions which is a bad excuse to have, but it's also the truth.

You throw this game tape out the window, focus on the defensive game that is turning this team around.

There are a lot of games left in this season. They lost one of those tonight, not 20.

12-22-2017, 11:00 PM	#85
VANFLAMESFAN Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Exp:	What seems to be getting lost is the upward trend this team was heading into tonight and sure enough after a disappointing loss, more knee jerk reactions. But let's break it down from December to illustrate how they were turning a corner. Dec 2-Deplorable effort, embarrassed on home ice to Edmonton. Comeback meant nothing. Tire fire of defence cotinued. Dec 4-Come off a bad effort with another poor one at home to a Philly team coming in on a 10 game losing streak. Played better for much of the game, but lost in a short period of time in the second. Defence looked shaky again. Dec 6 and 7-Two great effort in Toronto and montreal taking home 3 of 4 points and defence looked very strong. Dec 9-Boring game versus Van until the final 10 mins and a nice comeback win. Defence didn't give up much. Dec 12-Very good road game in Minnesota. If not for missed empty nets, Flames would have had 2 points but instead lost in shootout. Another solid defensive game. Dec 14-Tight game versus division rival in San Jose. Defence looked good, but lost late in the third. Tough pill to swallow. Dec 16-I don't care what anyone says, they deserved a lot more in that Nashville game. Out chanced them, 4 posts. Couldn't buy a goal. Defence didn't give up much. Dec 17-Played a bad Vancouver team and beat them like they should have. Didn't give up anything. Dec 20-2-1 win versus STL in a scoreline that flattered the Blues. Defence strong again. The common theme leading up to tonight was how the defense has clearly turned a corner. It's absolutely undeniable. Tonight's result is a step back in terms of effort, but it's not as though the Habs were peppering Smith all night. My point being that even with a poor effort(and it was really poor tonight), they have a system in place right now that is not giving many grade A scoring chances to the opposition. Go back and watch some of the first 15-20 games, it's night and day. I put tonight on a lack of effort, but also a lack of focus. Plenty of distractions which is a bad excuse to have, but it's also the truth. You throw this game tape out the window, focus on the defensive game that is turning this team around. There are a lot of games left in this season. They lost one of those tonight, not 20.