[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I thought the call on Lindholm was outrageously bad.


9 minutes? 5 minutes for fighting? His gloves didn't come off and he didn't throw a single punch - he got punched a bunch, and wrestled the guy to the ground. That's roughing for him at best. He should have thrown the gloves off and fought back though. Flames got penalties for routine hits that went wrong because the Flyers' players bailed at the last second, putting themselves in harm.



How did Konecny not get a penalty after he stood up in the crease and cross-checked someone hard. Then Zary gets a cross-check for that, while forcing the goal to be called-back?



I don't usually complain about refereeing, but that's some terrible calls.



However, that's some poor pushback by the Flames this game. Desaulniers is the only legitimate tough guy on that side, and it certainly felt like the Flames wilted a little after the Flyers decided to get a bit nasty. just seemed to take the wind out of their sails a little - except for Huberdeau at the end. Good on him! Loved the goal he scored, and I loved the emotion he showed this afternoon.



Also, if this is the Flyers' rebuild, enjoy staying in mediocrity for another decade. Doesn't look like they have top-end talent there. Flames are a team that is playing well, but need to rebuild, and the Flyers needed the stripes to give them the game.

I really like your takes. Always thoughtful analysis.