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Originally Posted by Bingo
I think every fan base wants their team to just dominate from puck drop to final buzzer it just isn't realistic with penalty calls, bounces etc.
Last night the Flames put up a 65% xGF% 1st period and a 75% xGF% second period.
That's stepping on a neck as far as I'm concerned.
A bad change and bounce makes it 3-2 and then it's a game. Happens.
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The bigger issue is the lack of opportunism or finishing ability that leads to that perception. Outside of the last two games against a porous defense, the Flames don't "step on the throats" of an opponent because they simply can't fill the net on the chances they get, How many times have we seen the same game where they significantly outchance their opponent and either squeak out a win or lose by one? The issue to me is one where the horses don't match the carriage. Is a team with Weegar, Huberdeau, etc really a dump and chase lineup? Johnny and Tkachuk would carry it in, but these guys aren't unless it's an odd man break. Even the powerplay is stale with the dump and chase nonsense and shots from the point