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Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)
In a weird way you made the exact argument you’re arguing against. They got saves and we didn’t. We need saves. Yes I’m blaming the goalie
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I think it’s just about accepting Smith for what he is. He’s an average to below average starter in the NHL.
Last night was a great hockey game, and it was tightly contested. Not a lot of open ice, just two good teams applying pressure and forcing mistakes. At the end of the day, we lost a 1 goal game (ignoring the empty netter). I think the difference between Smith and Rinne/Saros was 1 goal last night. The Preds won the night due to some timely saves from their goaltender(s) that our goaltender couldn’t provide.
In a league and conference this tight, we’ll lose some games like we lost last night and it’s okay. A hard fought loss that I’m happy to watch. The team battled last night.
I will say if this team wants to take that next step into the same space the Predators occupy year in and year out, the Flames need better goaltending. I hope they find it somewhere along the road this season.