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Originally Posted by Knightslayer
High danger chances were 9-7 Flames. To say Markstrom had a really easy night is simply not true.
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First of all, I am not trying to take anything away from Markstrom - he was perfect last night, and you can't ask for more than that.
However, this is just another example of how misleading high danger chances can be. While the totals may be close, the quality was not. Two empty net tap-ins, that no goalie could possibly stop, a perfectly executed breakaway that no goalie is going to stop, a cross seam pass to Tkachuk who had all kinds of time to pick his spot.
Buffalo had no chances that were as dangerous as those 4 chances.
Not all high danger chances are created equal.
Non the less, another stellar performance from Markstrom and the Flames' defensive play. When 6 of your 9 wins are shutouts, it's a lot more than just a hot goalie, it's a team playing well and the goalie fitting perfectly into the system.