2-0 with the Flames playing with both strong effort and strong structure. This has been missing for quite a while.
And it isn't boring!
As for who was right and who was wrong about coaching vs core - let tonight be the last we argue about it. Let's just enjoy the wins as the pile up.
I wonder how the come out against Edmonton. I mean, I am 100% sure that they will come out hard against Edmonton, but I wonder how the game evolves.
I thought that the first game against Montreal, the Flames were able to play with a bit more structure. I thought Montreal wasn't able to impose much on the Flames or on the game. Tonight Montreal had a LOT more push back - a couple of lucky breaks on the Flames' end as well, but Montreal were clearly dominated tonight.
Know what was the nicest surprise for me on the night? When the red light came on during that flurry from Montreal in front of the net. I was 100% confident that this team wasn't going to allow another goal against, and found myself actually surprised that Montreal got another one. It of course got called back and all on the obvious kick, which of course made me happy. It was just a nice feeling to know that the lead was safe, and I haven't felt that way for a while (even though I know that under Peters and even under Ward, the Flames had a very good record when ahead, but it never 'felt' safe like it did tonight).
Games are fun to watch again. Yay!
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