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tvp2003 · 04-12-2019, 10:22 AM

Amazing Game 1. The boys were HITTING early. Hath was doing his thing of course. Bennett as well. But Lindholm was an animal, Neal was finishing his checks, and even Johnny had a couple of takeouts as well. I don’t know if that came from Peters but to a man nobody was backing down last night.

Chucky was a beast. Couldn’t believe Johnson would be dumb enough to crosscheck him in the face early and get penalized. Another Av got destroyed by his backside just before Backlund’s penalty. His 2-0 goal was beautiful (another example of a goalie trying to interfere with 19 and getting burned), and the EN goal was pure salt.

Gio was in Norris-mode and Brodie was skating well too. Also loved how Hamonic was engaged. Biggest stat of the game was probably 2-5 on the PP and 4-4 on the PK. We win that battle and the series could be over quick.

And what can you say about Mike Freaking Smith. Channeling Mike Vernon in that glorious retro mask, down to the red and gold CCM glove that snared every puck that dared to elude him. It’s only one game, but if Smitty can get on a run, watch out folks — it may turn out that Flames goaltending IS one of the main storylines for the playoffs...

04-12-2019, 10:22 AM	#357
tvp2003 Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Amazing Game 1. The boys were HITTING early. Hath was doing his thing of course. Bennett as well. But Lindholm was an animal, Neal was finishing his checks, and even Johnny had a couple of takeouts as well. I don’t know if that came from Peters but to a man nobody was backing down last night. Chucky was a beast. Couldn’t believe Johnson would be dumb enough to crosscheck him in the face early and get penalized. Another Av got destroyed by his backside just before Backlund’s penalty. His 2-0 goal was beautiful (another example of a goalie trying to interfere with 19 and getting burned), and the EN goal was pure salt. Gio was in Norris-mode and Brodie was skating well too. Also loved how Hamonic was engaged. Biggest stat of the game was probably 2-5 on the PP and 4-4 on the PK. We win that battle and the series could be over quick. And what can you say about Mike Freaking Smith. Channeling Mike Vernon in that glorious retro mask, down to the red and gold CCM glove that snared every puck that dared to elude him. It’s only one game, but if Smitty can get on a run, watch out folks — it may turn out that Flames goaltending IS one of the main storylines for the playoffs... Last edited by tvp2003; 04-12-2019 at 10:24 AM.