Quote:
Originally Posted by ComixZone
It's rarely one mistake that causes a goal against.
1 - The Slash
2 - Dube's failed attempt to stick check
3 - Andersson being out of position
4 - Hanifin being late getting back
5 - Markstrom's poor rebound control
To blame the penalty itself is a pretty bleh point. NHL refs are inconsistent as all hell. Sure, say that slash is automatic - but when Coleman was blatantly high sticked, where was that call? It's damn near impossible to predict what they will or won't call in any given moment.
They don't call the games, they manage the games. They were clearly given marching orders in this playoff series as well and they're having a huge impact on how the games are being played.
|
Oettinger's rebound control has been much worse over this series. Flames forwards simply haven't been going to the net enough.