There is no dispute that the organization and media are doing a full court press pumping Smith’s tires. Cassie is almost unlistenable, like she is praising her kid for colouring inside the lines. The only reason she took a break from talking about Smith was that the Flames played most of the game outside their zone.
Good on Smith for stopping what he should have, though. The goal was high danger (not by advanced stats definition, but by virtue of the situation - being a one timer fed from behind), but also snuck through him. Lots of routine stuff, one good save, one goal. Most goalies win that game.
Tkachuk was quiet.
LA is post apex.
Good to see Johnny get the puck luck after several much better looks
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