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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Yeah to me that was a game that was really similar to the majority of Markstrom's this year.
Nothing that is "blatantly" soft, but nothing that also seemed impossible.
The first and third were nice shots (although I'd argue on the third that space shouldn't be there if you're out and playing aggressive to cut down the angle.) and the second was savable but still a great pass and one timer by an elite shooter.
The problem isn't really any single goal in isolation - but more that you just hope all three wouldn't go in, which has been Markstrom's issue this year too.
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Exactly my view.
Flames goalies are near that expected goals against most nights. Not better not worse very often.
Just meh.
But Vladar is winning games, and although that really can't be attributed to him solely (though I see attempts at this) a win is a win and has to be taken into account.
Just looked at the math and if you assign differentials to bands the Flames tandem has 35 of 48 games within one goal of expected. 8 games better and 5 games worse than a goal away.