Some really weird takes on this game, especially the events in OT. Sometimes you have to acknowledge the other team makes great plays and forces something to happen. That was what happened in OT. Schwartz made a really good play to anticipate where the pass was going to go then stripped the puck before Gaudreau had a chance to gain full possession. Then Schwartz forced the play on Brodie and made him take a penalty. These were two really good plays by an opposition player, because he forced the play. Give credit where credit is due. The two Flames didn’t make mistakes, they just got beat by a guy that worked harder.
On Johnny Hockey, he has been struggling, and I honestly do believe it is because of something going on outside the game. He just doesn’t look like a guy enjoying life right now. Even when he makes a big play, there is no joy in Mudville. It may be something the team is working through with him and they recognize it is just a matter of time to work it out. Have to trust the team on this.
I thought it was a good game against a really good team playing at the top of their game. No shame in the outcome.
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