Markstrom aside, most Oiler goals came on poor puck management (aside from Z's stick breaking which equaled the same thing). The Flames excelled for the most part at keeping it deep, making plays from the corners. But McDavid is most dangerous when there's a blue line turnover, a puck not dumped deep, poor shot choice leading to a ring around exit, etc. That puts him in a one on one. Flames have to keep that in mind.
The Flames essentially locking it down after Rasmus regained the lead gives me a lot of hope for next game. Oilers were desperate but got pretty much no chances (even with a power play). Speaking of powerplays, great job PK! Let's just not have 4 any more.
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