[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Captaincanada80

Although Flames turned in up in the last 10min, this game shows the warts that might be exposed in the playoffs.

Goaltending - Rittich has been great all year but now is coming back to reality. He seems to be capable and I don’t blame him on a few tonight, but were pushing a month since he has stolen a game. If not acquiring a legitimate starter this year, I hope we do look for a scrape for a deal to have a reliable backup.

Brodie - last few games I’ve began to sour on his terrible play. Making far far too many mistakes and giveaways. Stretch passes through the middle seem to get picked off and im surprised this hasn't lead to more goals against. I am rooting for him to return to early season form.

Toughness - Man did we get pushed around this game. Tampa’s D are huge but it was the constant pressure and relentless forecheck that caused all the chaos. No pushback from a team that needs to add size and strength.

Tampa Bay seem like the run-away favorites to win the cup this year. They simply have no holes.

Those two are waaaaay down on my #### list. Brodie was a strong defender all night long. Rittich made a lot of saves in the first 30 to keep his team in it. I can't think of a weak goal on the night. The Lightning were just that good and the Flames had too many turnovers.

Toughness wasn't an issue, compete level was. Lots of guys just didn't show up tonight.