On first watch I thought the Wilson Mangiapane collision was accidental but on the replay it sure looks like Wilson notices Mangiapane coming in and it wasn't a surprised reaction like oh #### we are about to collide. Of course it happens very fast but I do not give Wilson the benefit of the doubt on that play.
I trust in Sutter's take on the goal Kylington gave up. It was a bad read. He didn't read that he didn't have help from the forwards and the opposite side was overloaded so no help coming from his partner. I am sure the line changes played into the overload but with two guys coming up the ice like that he should have played it as a 2 on 1. Keep the puck carrier to the outside while maintaining your gap and lane to the net. It's Kylington's weakest points but a pretty crucial one for D men. If that play happens and his partner is able to slide over and fill the lane then yes ride the puck carrier out. I think he stays in the lineup as a play like that is hard to practice so so game experience is what he needs. Adjust to the pace and develop a calmness in his game. Still comes across as to frantic in everything that he does.
Overall I would say the Flames have played pretty well with some unlucky bounces and couple of uninspired periods here and there. I think they have carried the majority of the play in all four games. Looks promising but they will struggle with lack of top end talent or game changing talent. Oilers can hang around all game and break it open on one or two plays. Flames do not have that luxury so they have to out work and be very disciplined in their structure to win.
Fix the lines. Hate Ritchie with Managiapane.
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