Thought the Flames came out gangbusters...and I liked how they played a lot of the night. Tanev continues to impress. Marky as advertised. Valimaki got a bit of redemption with some good plays (happy to see that for the kid!).
Were they perfect? No. Did they dominate the game? No. But they gutted out a tough win against a very determined opponent. Some posters here DO have to remember that the other team isn't just handing out games....wow.
Playing a 60-minute game doesn't mean dominating for the whole time. It DOES mean being involved, attentive and passionately careful. Were they? Mostly...but not always careful.
Happy with the game, happy with the outcome. Want to see them build on it, not just let it slide as "accomplished!".
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