What a disappointing showing for an elimination game. Dallas deserved every bit of that victory. This series is going to 7 because ultimately, there hasn’t been enough accomplished and by not enough players. It’s the fear I had going into this series where the top lines would ultimately cancel eachother out and then it becomes depth vs depth.
All I heard going into this series is that Dallas is one line team and the Flames have the supposed depth advantage from top to bottom, but where exactly is the depth scoring? 8 of the team’s 12 goals have come from 3 sources and Gaudreau has been on 50% of this team’s goals.
There are still too many goose eggs all over the lineup. I know Oettinger’s been phenomenal, but this team has a knack for making goaltenders look better then they are simply because they lack finishing ability.
It’s gut check time and many players, too many to name have to look at themselves in the mirror and find a new level. Dig deep and do it because this team is out of excuses.
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