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Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
Aside from a solid first period and looking really good on the PP, the Flames did not deserve to win this game.
They got absolutely obliterated 5v5 in the final 40 minutes.
Talbot (and the posts) stole 2 points for us tonight.
Thank you 39
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I'm sure this post will get chastized for being negative during a PGT win, but there is at least a kernel of truth to be found in here...
On the morning show, Sarich was talking about how he didn't really like their game in Chicago because they gave up too many high-quality chances. He said the key to tonight's game was to just reduce these a bit and to not have to rely so much on Talbot. Well, without Talbot tonight...wow.
It is true that your goalie(s) will have to steal a few games for you every now and again, and full marks to Talbot for how awesome he's been the past two games for sure. But the Flames really do have to figure out their defensive zone play. The overall trend in this aspect of their game has not been good lately.