Bottom line is that they won the game. Doesn't matter if it was 1-0 or 9-6. Also they won despite Markstrom playing one of the worst games of his career. Key quote;
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This organization for whatever reason has not handled adversity well over its history and 2006 forward it was the hallmark of the team to wilt under adversity. They are overcoming adversity in these playoffs which has been the difference to date and a good sign. IMO the game turned when Hyman scored those two soft goals as the Oilers gained momentum but the Flames stayed calm after the Oilers inevitably tied the game early in the 3rd. Instead of getting rattled, they simply went back to work and took over the rest of the period.
Props to Coleman who IMO had by far his best game of the playoffs. Was great on the PK and hit the scoresheet twice for good measure. I don't know what they showed on TV but Draisaitl is severely hampered as he basically just coasted around all night at the perimeters trying to stay away from crowds and hits.