Good win tonight. Flames gave effort + executed well. When it faltered (and it did - Granteed has a point there), Rittich was there to keep it out. When he was beat, the posts were there.
I think the Flames deserved to win this one, and hopefully this game will get them going again. Half of the issues right now are confidence-related IMO. I don't think effort has been a concern. I think it has been more of an execution issue, mixed with a systems issue.
Hopefully they can get the ball to start rolling. Go on a losing streak, it is hard to stop the ball from rolling against you, even if you otherwise played well. Go on a winning streak, and it is both easier to keep playing well and winning, and you end up having some stinker games that you win anyway. It looked like everyone was engaged tonight.
Markstrom + BSD are the best (maybe 2nd best) tandem in the league. It showed tonight. Rittich made some fantastic saves.
Kylington wasn't too noticeable tonight, which is a good way to start. Hope he stays in again for another game, and hopefully starts feeling more relaxed.
Beat them again on Wednesday please.
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