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Originally Posted by GioforPM
They weren't lucky - their PK was excellent. I'm not sure the penalties were that sloppy - most were accidental and got called (which is marginal officiating). IMO the Sabres did as much, just without the calls. Really Calgary just got the blatant ones - high stick to Gio's face, eg.
The same penalty called on Kylington was committed against JG without a call.
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I agree their PK was great, and has been all year. Still, on top of that was that Buffalo's powerplay was an embarrassment. However, I am not talking only about tonight, but about a pattern that is concerning. The Flames take more minor penalties then any other team in the NHL right now, and are fourth in times short handed.
While they have only allowed 15 goals in while short handed (21st), the implications of going short handed so often are far reaching. It scrambles their lines ,and it breaks up their offensive momentum.
To me this is visible the aspect of the Flames play that needs to be improved.