I thought the Flames were slightly better in the second, and really started to play better in the third. I think it would have been easy to get frustrated trying to attack the trap, but they stuck with it. Lindholm's goal was huge as it made it a one goal game. From there, it seemed like they just needed a bounce to go their way because they were relentless in their attack. Sometimes you get that bounce and sometimes you don't. Last night, they got it.
Also, the guys on 960 this morning were saying that the first Columbus goal went off of Forbort's stick. I didn't get to watch a slo-mo replay or anything, but it sure looked like it handcuffed Talbot for some reason. If so, does that change how the goal (or his performance) last night is viewed? I agree he wasn't tested much after the 2-0 goal, but if it goes to 3-0 it's likely game over...
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