Flames didn't play that well overall, but that was also one of the worst refereed games I've seen all year. I've never seen a penalty shot for a player that got the puck about 10 feet in front of the net and wasn't even hooked or anything. Add that to the O'Brien/Kadri fiasco, as well as the referee literally causing interference on Backlund in the third and you just have to shake your head.
Still, you can't have a defensive lapse like that to start the third period and hope to win. It's a lesson to learn for a lot of the younger players.
Nothing bad to say about Vladar tonight. He really had no chance on most of the goals against. Made some big saves at times to keep his team in it.
I blame myself for this one. I called out Lawson Crouse in the GDT and he responded with 2 goals. That tip by Keller in the 3rd was ridiculous. I don't know how he knew where to put his stick between 3 player's skates and sticks. Just unreal.
Oh well. I didn't love the effort from the Flames but not every game is going to be a gem.
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"You know, that's kinda why I came here, to show that I don't suck that much" ~ Devin Cooley, Professional Goaltender
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