If I were the calgary flames i would simply start playing at the beginning of the game instead of 55 minutes in.
Rittich made some huge saves after they went down 3-1.
Bennett had a really strong game. Should have had a couple. Somehow had a 100% expected goals for at 5 on 5.
Tkachuk pulled through when it counted and on the powerplay but spent most of the game with ineffective 5 on 5 play, as did most of the team.
Problems still persist. Mainly the defensive composition and team play. Hamonic does not seem to me to be a significant upgrade over Stone at this point, and Gio has not been as dominant this season so far.
How many 2 on 1s did they give up this game? Must be at least 5, with many coming on the powerplay.
A lot to work on. Happy to get the points. They'll need to pick up more on this home stand.
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