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AustinL_NHL · 12-02-2022, 01:56 PM

Trying to rid Markstrom of blame just because he only let it in 2 goals (due to the Flames' play in front of him, not his own) in a 2-1 loss is weird to me, because yes you can blame the Flames' lack of finish, but their defensive game was brilliant, only to once-again be outdone by incompetence in net.

Why would I blame the team in front of him that dominated the Habs all night and pounded Allen with shots & chances all night over the guy who was once again the 2nd best goalie on the ice by an other-wordly margin despite incredible team play in front of him, and single-handedly flipped the momentum in the 3rd when the Flames were leading like 10-0 in shots by needing to try and play Mr. Tough Guy, forcing Mangiapane to needlessly stick up for him and take a penalty?

Yea, I'll give credit to the team that only scored 1 goal despite dominating over the goalie that costs his team even when they literally play dominant enough that he doesn't touch the puck.

Markstrom has single-handedly cost the Flames close to 10 points already this season, if not more. I honestly don't think that's even exaggeration. Waaaaaay too many games that his gaffes have cost the Flames dearly.

He flat out sucks right now, and I would argue that's a severe understatement.

12-02-2022, 01:56 PM	#435
AustinL_NHL #1 Goaltender Join Date: Sep 2017 Exp:	Trying to rid Markstrom of blame just because he only let it in 2 goals (due to the Flames' play in front of him, not his own) in a 2-1 loss is weird to me, because yes you can blame the Flames' lack of finish, but their defensive game was brilliant, only to once-again be outdone by incompetence in net. Why would I blame the team in front of him that dominated the Habs all night and pounded Allen with shots & chances all night over the guy who was once again the 2nd best goalie on the ice by an other-wordly margin despite incredible team play in front of him, and single-handedly flipped the momentum in the 3rd when the Flames were leading like 10-0 in shots by needing to try and play Mr. Tough Guy, forcing Mangiapane to needlessly stick up for him and take a penalty? Yea, I'll give credit to the team that only scored 1 goal despite dominating over the goalie that costs his team even when they literally play dominant enough that he doesn't touch the puck. Markstrom has single-handedly cost the Flames close to 10 points already this season, if not more. I honestly don't think that's even exaggeration. Waaaaaay too many games that his gaffes have cost the Flames dearly. He flat out sucks right now, and I would argue that's a severe understatement. Last edited by AustinL_NHL; 12-02-2022 at 01:58 PM.