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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yes, I agree that the effort was there last night. One thing that was immediately apparent - no, glaring - was the way the Knights went to the net. Every time they touched the puck in the offensive zone. They create so many chances simply by screening the goalie and getting the puck on net. Something the Flames steadfastly refuse to do.
Another obvious difference was the way Vegas immediately went north as soon as they got possession of the puck. None of this turning back and having the defensemen pass it back and forth while the forwards stop at center and wait for a long pass to tip into the zone and then not bother chasing.
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I agree, they have a very forward pressing system. They block a lot and try to stretch quickly. I thought that Calgary handled it pretty well, by not pressing hard with the D. Vegas kind of forces a low scoring game because you have to be ready for their counterattack.
Calgary got the puck on net just as much as Vegas though. They also vastly outhit them (though it might be a homer stat).