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Originally Posted by Bingo
So chicken or egg?
Are the Flames inept at shooting and making unknown goaltenders look good? Or are the Flames really unfortunate to have drawn some of the hottest goaltenders in the early season to start?
Hmmmm
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The Flames have scored 15 goals in four games and won three of them. I'd say neither of the above.
Third hypothesis: The new Lindholm line has been generating plenty of chances 5-on-5, but the three players haven't meshed to the point where they are finishing properly. This inflates their xGF without helping their actual GF. Three of the goalies on the list got there by playing significant minutes under those conditions.
I do not for a moment believe that Thompson and Skinner will turn out to be top goalies in the NHL this season.