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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
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.
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I think the lack of drawing penalties comes from their unenergetic play. Move your feet, go to dirty areas, draw penalties.
I view penalties overall more on an individual basis though. Last night I was really only miffed at Tkachuk's and Kylington's because they were avoidable.