Got home from out of town late, so had to watch the game tape delayed. After sliding down Cochrane hill dodging accidents and cars that couldn’t move, finally got to watch the game.
2 unsung heroes on the goals I wanted to point out. On Mangiapane’s goal, Ryan in front of the net causing havoc was critical to that goal. And on Backlund’s PP goal, Bennett really caused that by going to the front of the net and screening Grubauer.
Ryan didn’t even get a point for his contribution. Bennett got an assist for the pass out to Backlund, but it was the immediate drive in front that was the real cause of that goal.
All three flames goals (besides the EN) were caused by traffic in front, and if players aren’t going to the hard areas, it is really difficult to score, especially in the playoffs. That is what Monahan and Lindholm really need to be doing for the top line to contribute.
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