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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Felt like the Flames woke up the beast after they were snoozing a bit in the first half. Once the Capitals scored, they really turned it in the latter half of the second and just found goals throughout the rest of the game.
Really could've used at least one save on either the Mantha goal or the Dowd goal, Vanecek on the other hand was great. Thought the new 3rd line gave the team a new look. Wouldn't be opposed to seeing them a bit more. Lot of skill on that line and finishing capability and it showed.
Top line was simply outstanding again, they stringed together a multitude of shifts where they just took it to the Capitals. Really impressed. On the other-hand though, as good as the top line was, the 4th line was equally as bad. Darryl actually had to bench them just to keep them from hurting the team.
Treliving has to be watching knowing full well this will be unacceptable for the playoffs. You can't enter a series when you have such a glaring weakness that opponents can take full advantage of. I definitely see a move being made here before the TDL to bolster that line. Darryl likes to roll all 4 lines and he can't do that without a line he fully trusts.
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You should brace yourself for a challenging week.
These guys look bagged and the 5 in 7 has just started