I've come around to the view that the Flames need to accept their shut down game doesn't work against this team. They can't win games 2-1 or 3-2. Even if they did have a one goal lead late, McDavid is talented enough that he can score on his own, so no one goal lead is safe.
The way to win against this team is to beat them not with defence, but with offence. They like an all out offensive battle because they have two of the best offensive players in the game. But the Flames can beat them at this game because they also have some of the best offensive players in the game, and a better defence.
So, the way I see it is the Flames should just assume and accept that Edmonton will score 6 goals, so all they have to try to do is score 7 or more. Quite literally, the best defence is a good offence, especially with Tanev out.
Disappointing outing tonight, but for me the problem was a lack of offensive output more than anything else.
Last edited by flylock shox; 05-21-2022 at 12:22 AM.
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