Vladar didn't play the wraparound goal well at all - no question about that. But the defenseman played it even worse IMO. He can't chase behind the net, he needs to cut in front and cut him off at the far post. Played poorly by everyone.
The 3rd goal was also bad, but then he played great the rest of the way.
I thought the Flames played really well, and could have had a better fate, but you have to give COL credit - their defensive zone coverage was excellent, and they got a lot of sticks on passes and shots. Zary looked to have an open net, for example, until Byrom tied up his stick. There were a bunch of plays like that. Makar blocking Ruzicka's shot, when it looked like he had an open net, was another.
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