[Game Takes] Flames 9 Oilers 6 (Flames lead series 1-0)

[Bingo]

Flames 9 Oilers 6 (Flames lead series 1-0)

- All three goaltenders struggle
- Tkachuk with the hat trick
- Gaudreau and Andersson with three points

[Enoch Root]

great write up
some of the stats at the bottom are still from the prior game
very interesting about the jerseys!

crazy game, but overall, the Flames were the better team and deserved the win

and IMO, the most important thing was the utter dominance from the PK - it doesn't get any better than that

[Cheese]

Love this, good digging!


You’re all missing the script … it’s the jersey.
The classic jersey (the one they are winning now) has now made the playoffs in 14 of the 15 years where it was the primary for 88%. The Black “C” jersey from the 2004 run was only the primary jersey for three years, but it pushed them to a playoff spot all three times. The Reebok jersey was a terrible 46% and the pedestal 33%. Blasty zero for three.
When it comes to winning rounds the classic jersey has won 13 playoff rounds in 16 years for 81%, the Black “C” three wins in three years (all in the same year), the Reebok jersey three playoff wins in 13 years, the pedestal zero for six, and blasty zero for three.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

great write up
some of the stats at the bottom are still from the prior game
very interesting about the jerseys!

crazy game, but overall, the Flames were the better team and deserved the win

and IMO, the most important thing was the utter dominance from the PK - it doesn't get any better than that

Fixed!

[Erick Estrada]

Bottom line is that they won the game. Doesn't matter if it was 1-0 or 9-6. Also they won despite Markstrom playing one of the worst games of his career. Key quote;

and more adversity for the Calgary Flames in the 2022 playoffs.

This organization for whatever reason has not handled adversity well over its history and 2006 forward it was the hallmark of the team to wilt under adversity. They are overcoming adversity in these playoffs which has been the difference to date and a good sign. IMO the game turned when Hyman scored those two soft goals as the Oilers gained momentum but the Flames stayed calm after the Oilers inevitably tied the game early in the 3rd. Instead of getting rattled, they simply went back to work and took over the rest of the period.

Props to Coleman who IMO had by far his best game of the playoffs. Was great on the PK and hit the scoresheet twice for good measure. I don't know what they showed on TV but Draisaitl is severely hampered as he basically just coasted around all night at the perimeters trying to stay away from crowds and hits.

[Enoch Root]

Regarding the Lucic hit - 'maybe a bit late'? Not at all. The clips are in slow motion and even then it wasn't late. Lucic begins his hit while the puck is on McDavid's stick.

The only reason it looks at all late (other than the slo-mo) is that McDavid pulls away from Lucic, which kind of extends the length of time that Lucic is approaching him.

Completely clean hit. The penalty was because he was the only guy that dropped their mitts. And it was a time in the game where the refs were calling the next one on the Flames.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Bottom line is that they won the game. Doesn't matter if it was 1-0 or 9-6. Also they won despite Markstrom playing one of the worst games of his career. Key quote;



This organization for whatever reason has not handled adversity well over its history and 2006 forward it was the hallmark of the team to wilt under adversity. They are overcoming adversity in these playoffs which has been the difference to date and a good sign. IMO the game turned when Hyman scored those two soft goals as the Oilers gained momentum but the Flames stayed calm after the Oilers inevitably tied the game early in the 3rd. Instead of getting rattled, they simply went back to work and took over the rest of the period.

Props to Coleman who IMO had by far his best game of the playoffs. Was great on the PK and hit the scoresheet twice for good measure. I don't know what they showed on TV but Draisaitl is severely hampered as he basically just coasted around all night at the perimeters trying to stay away from crowds and hits.

Agree on Coleman - his best game as a Flame. He was exactly what they signed up for.

[Jordan!]

Hell of a game

[Always Earned Never Given]

Best goalie out there was when it was empty. Only gave up one!

[Cube Inmate]

Well you map out a start, but you don’t expect that!

The Flames come out furious and run up a three zip lead in the first 6.5 minutes on nine shots, getting Mike Smith pulled.

Who had that on their bingo card?

Ahem....

Originally Posted by Cube Inmate

Can I have a night off from a brick-wall oppo goalie, please? Smitty gives up a goal in the first shot. Pulled after 3 goals on 5 shots. Just do it!

Ok, so I missed by a few shots.

[Flamesfan05]

The Flames is so much better but McDavid is always dangerous and can win by himself. No lead is safe. Markstrom needs to recover asap. He looked like a fool handling the puck and spent most of the night on his knee.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Always Earned Never Given

Best goalie out there was when it was empty. Only gave up one!

Dan Vladar was the best goalie….he didn’t play lol

[cral12]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Regarding the Lucic hit - 'maybe a bit late'? Not at all. The clips are in slow motion and even then it wasn't late. Lucic begins his hit while the puck is on McDavid's stick.

The only reason it looks at all late (other than the slo-mo) is that McDavid pulls away from Lucic, which kind of extends the length of time that Lucic is approaching him.

Completely clean hit. The penalty was because he was the only guy that dropped their mitts. And it was a time in the game where the refs were calling the next one on the Flames.

Exactly!

McDavid hit a King in Game 7 when the puck was well gone and worse than this play imo.

FTO.

(Fata the Oil-Tankers)

[GioforPM]

Markstrom aside, most Oiler goals came on poor puck management (aside from Z's stick breaking which equaled the same thing). The Flames excelled for the most part at keeping it deep, making plays from the corners. But McDavid is most dangerous when there's a blue line turnover, a puck not dumped deep, poor shot choice leading to a ring around exit, etc. That puts him in a one on one. Flames have to keep that in mind.

The Flames essentially locking it down after Rasmus regained the lead gives me a lot of hope for next game. Oilers were desperate but got pretty much no chances (even with a power play). Speaking of powerplays, great job PK! Let's just not have 4 any more.

[old-fart]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Regarding the Lucic hit - 'maybe a bit late'? Not at all. The clips are in slow motion and even then it wasn't late. Lucic begins his hit while the puck is on McDavid's stick.

The only reason it looks at all late (other than the slo-mo) is that McDavid pulls away from Lucic, which kind of extends the length of time that Lucic is approaching him.

Completely clean hit. The penalty was because he was the only guy that dropped their mitts. And it was a time in the game where the refs were calling the next one on the Flames.

I don't think that's why it was a bit late at all - the play was (I think) offside and the whistle clearly goes before the Lucic hit.. but he was already leaning into the hit when the whistle goes and it would be impossible for him to stop at that point. It was absolutely a perfectly clean hit and it was ridiculous that Kane didn't get two for roughing as well as he clearly through a punch an Lucic.

[Five-hole]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Markstrom aside, most Oiler goals came on poor puck management (aside from Z's stick breaking which equaled the same thing). The Flames excelled for the most part at keeping it deep, making plays from the corners. But McDavid is most dangerous when there's a blue line turnover, a puck not dumped deep, poor shot choice leading to a ring around exit, etc. That puts him in a one on one. Flames have to keep that in mind.

The Flames essentially locking it down after Rasmus regained the lead gives me a lot of hope for next game. Oilers were desperate but got pretty much no chances (even with a power play). Speaking of powerplays, great job PK! Let's just not have 4 any more.

Puck and game management were definitely lacking in the second period. Ritchie's turnover at the blue line trying to make a homerun play with a four goal lead infuriated me to no end, and of course they score on it. You're on the fourth line, all we need to do to win this game is get pucks deep and forecheck for the rest of the game, and you're trying to play Harlem Globetrotters. That was not the only example but it was the most obvious one in my mind.

Personally I think the goal flood released some tension from the Dallas series since it was so damned hard to score and had to fight for every inch of ice. The Flames just went into coast mode, including Markstrom.

I have no doubt they'll be a lot tighter in Game 2. It will be interesting to see if the Oilers can tighten up and elevate their game. They did a good job shutting down the Kings in Games 6 and 7 but the Flames just aren't the Kings.

It's ironic given the buzz around the series, but the Oilers should not want to get into a run and gun with the Flames, not the other way around.

[Draug]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Regarding the Lucic hit - 'maybe a bit late'? Not at all. The clips are in slow motion and even then it wasn't late. Lucic begins his hit while the puck is on McDavid's stick.

The only reason it looks at all late (other than the slo-mo) is that McDavid pulls away from Lucic, which kind of extends the length of time that Lucic is approaching him.

Completely clean hit. The penalty was because he was the only guy that dropped their mitts. And it was a time in the game where the refs were calling the next one on the Flames.

And, that right there, drives me crazy! The "game management" concept, and the idea that it is effective, is complete lunacy.

Either call everything, or call nothing, or pick a standard in the middle where you call whatever you define as a penalty!!!! This concept of evolving standards, based on gameflow, gametime, or gamescore, completely needs to be eradicated!

Personally, I'd call nothing, and let the strongest gladiator win!