[GT] Flames @ Stars

[direwolf]

Flames just can't seem to stay out of the box tonight. Refs calling every little chincy thing.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Quite a lot of unnecessary penalties tonight. They have to clean it up. Too hard to play from behind and be short-handed at the same time.

[Red]

Ugh another penalty. Just not a good night. Hope for better results tomorrow.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by JT96912

From what I'm reading, some of you like Stewart on the first line? Do you want him to leave him there tomorrow? Valid question. From what you've seen so far, you want him there tomorrow. The next game? Could someone on the team all year be more effective maybe? Come on guys. None of you woulda did what Gully did tonight if you have an ounce of hockey knowledge. You were just hoping it worked. But guess what? Chris Stewart has been in the league for years. Been on like 6 teams. He is what he is. NOT a first line winger. Come on.

I'll give you my honest answer, I don't think having Sam up there long-term is the answer. The best fit is Ferland. Absent him I understand the desire to try a new guy up there for the many reasons I listed earlier.
It is a valid approach.
But if it isn't working it should also be changed.
I didn't watch the first, so I don't have much to judge on as the 2nd was a ton of special teams.

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I think we may have run into a hot goalie tonight. It happens.

This. Other things going on as well but Bishop is the story right now.

[dino7c]

Difference in the game is goaltending...not who is on what line

[Vedder]

Also tough when a blatant missed penalty against leads directly to a goal. Need a hell of a makeup call to compensate for that.

[colbym72]

Just ran into a hot goalie tonight so far. Playing a good game

[burn_this_city]

Tough night so far, no flow to the game with a penalty call every 2 mins

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Wild GM

And yet they have one more point than the Flames
If they are so much better coached how can that be?

.944

That is Mike Smith's road save %

Cut that down to an excellent .922 or something and we'd probably be where the Oilers are in the standings.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

This. Other things going on as well but Bishop is the story right now.

Shots on goal 25-18. Flames playing well but need to finish.
Kinda been the story all season.

[colbym72]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

.944

That is Mike Smith's road save %

Cut that down to an excellent .922 or something and we'd probably be where the Oilers are in the standings.

You can't just change stats to fit your narrative

[jgotti]

Teams we battling with in the playoffs have pulled 2, 3 goal comebacks this week. maybe its in our cards tonight. kill this pp and go from there

[TenaciousC]

Originally Posted by the2bears

He's made some great saves, not sure what game you're watching.

Brodie and Stajan both shot it right into him, granted he’s made a couple beauties on Monahan

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

.944

That is Mike Smith's road save %

Cut that down to an excellent .922 or something and we'd probably be where the Oilers are in the standings.

Again. All of the blame. None of the credit.

Dallas is a great team because of elite coaching
Flames are 1 point behind because of their road save %
Got it.

[Jeff Lebowski]

If Bishop is playing well then you might need 20+ shots in the period. Shorten the bench and power up the first line.

What else? Keep doing the same thing and lament running into a hot goalie?

[Icon]

Frustrating third and shutout incoming.

[direwolf]

Flames outshot Dallas 17-8 in that period and have played a pretty solid game outside of all the penalties. Bishop is simply outplaying Gillies tonight, and that's basically the story of the game so far.

Flames can still make a game of this, but it's gonna be tough to find a crack in Bishop's armour.

[Moneyhands23]

Ill eat my pubes if we get shut out

[JurassicTunga12]

Flames are gonna tie this up and win it.