[PGT] Broons 4 Flams 3

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by playmaker

The last true 1C was #25.
25 years ago...

Longer than that. I think you're thinking of early 90s Joe, not "end of his time with the Flames" Joe.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

You are correct. The Flames were very even with the Bruins the final 40 and arguably outplayed them, but overall they were still outplayed and didn't come away with a point.

The Oilers were without the best player in the world and their #1 defenseman but still escaped with a point.

The Flames have had a lot of luck over the years in terms of injuries and have barely moved in the standings since the injuries struck so using that as an excuse isn't that valid

The great Oilers also lost to the Wild tonight

[tvp2003]

Missed the second period — sounds like we didn’t generate much if anything.

Liked the push in the third though. Bruins defending the lead and all but Flames at least pushed the pace and got some chances.

I wonder if elevating Ryan to play with Gaudreau and Lindholm is a possibility. Monahan isn’t getting it done offensively and it’s becoming an issue because Johnny is starting to show signs of his old self.

The power play has also looked pretty weak the past 5 games. I’m talking negative momentum when the other team easily kills it off...

[zamler]

Team did not play well plus Boston was chugging along at 60%. Lucic is awesome though never thought I'd say that if Monahan put in the same effort we'd be cruising.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

At this point every loss stings, but you’d think a 4-3 loss to Boston given how tight they held the shots would feel like a decent effort. But giving up 3 goals on 6 shots in the first 6mins and after having a quick start feels like such a typical Flames performance. This team lacks leadership, they are never ready to play and their attention to detail and decisions are brutal.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

At this point every loss stings, but you’d think a 4-3 loss to Boston given how tight they held the shots would feel like a decent effort. But giving up 3 goals on 6 shots in the first 6mins and after having a quick start feels like such a typical Flames performance. This team lacks leadership, they are never ready to play and their attention to detail and decisions are brutal.

The Flames need a better coach.

[flamingred89]

That’s a pathetic effort by a pathetic team. Because it’s the Bruins means #### all. You score 3 goals in the first 4 minutes you win the game. Anyone defending the Flames should give their head a shake. The Flames are fighting for the playoffs and you should not be celebrating mediocrity.

[I_H8_Crawford]

Oilers sans McDavid and Klefbom got a point from the Bruins.

Flames got a participation ribbon.

Yay Flames?

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by flamingred89

That’s a pathetic effort by a pathetic team. Because it’s the Bruins means #### all. You score 3 goals in the first 4 minutes you win the game. Anyone defending the Flames should give their head a shake. The Flames are fighting for the playoffs and you should not be celebrating mediocrity.

You probably need a different hobby.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by dino7c

The great Oilers also lost to the Wild tonight

Exactly, which is why saying "it was the best team in the NHL so it's okay" is such an invalid excuse, because the parity in the NHL is so small that even the worst team can beat the best team any given night (the historically bad Red Wings are 2-1-0 against Boston this year)

[Sylvanfan]

First stop in my time machine is the 2003 draft and the Flames pick Bergeron instead of Tim Ramholt.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by minnow

I think he still looks tentative, he's checking everything out before he commits to anything. Is he hurt, scared, what?

He hasn’t been scoring but dude goes to the front of the net and gets whacked every chance he can. He’s not scared. The puck just hasn’t been coming to him the last couple games. Before he was getting good shots away but not scoring, but games like tonight, the puck just never made it to the slot where he parks.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s had the flu like some of the others too, just not bad enough to keep him out.

I’m not writing off a guy who’s led the team in goals 4 of the last 5 years (and missed last year by 2 goals when JG had a phenomenal year).

[dino7c]

Be honest with yourselves, those mad are not actually mad about this game

[Saint Troy]

Originally Posted by AC

Sure, but to what end?

I liked his fight, but did he do anything offensively? Only time I noticed him with the puck was when he was turning it over to a Bruin, or passing it away when he had the puck in the slot with a good chance to shoot.

Chucky is probably my favourite Flame, but he's now our highest paid player and seems to only show up for half the games lately.

Who the F was on the ice leading to the first two goals? Get a bloody grip man.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by 81MC

I must be a total homer, I thought that was a pretty close game? Bruins had the edge for half of the first, otherwise I thought the flames played pretty well. Let’s not forget, Boston is looking like Cup favourites right now. Not sure the flames loooked anywhere near as bad as some make it sound.

True, I think it's just the frustration of scoring 3 goals in the first 3.5 minutes of the game... then losing. Gives the result a stinging feel, regardless of opponent.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Exactly, which is why saying "it was the best team in the NHL so it's okay" is such an invalid excuse, because the parity in the NHL is so small that even the worst team can beat the best team any given night (the historically bad Red Wings are 2-1-0 against Boston this year)

Did you think the Bruins played poorly? If not, it was a really close game against a great team playing well. As far as measuring sticks, I’m OK with that.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

The Flames need a better coach.

Not disagreeing with you, however, they also need better performances from their best players. Those players need to play better than the other teams best players.

That didn’t happen tonight.

Effort is appreciated. Productive performance is rewarded.

[GranteedEV]

Here's a fun stat

Kylington - Brodie - 89.83% xGF (3:13)
Brodie - Stone - 37.19% xGF (16:28)

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by flamingred89

That’s a pathetic effort by a pathetic team. Because it’s the Bruins means #### all. You score 3 goals in the first 4 minutes you win the game. Anyone defending the Flames should give their head a shake. The Flames are fighting for the playoffs and you should not be celebrating mediocrity.

No one is celebrating mediocrity. But no team is going to win every game, and not every loss is an embarrassment deserving of outrage and ridicule.

It was a frustrating game, but not because the team did not play well.

[Psytic]

Fluke bounces off the backboards and Talbot was a bit weak. Monahan a no show. Im not going to be that hard on them. Outside of that I thought they were pretty decent. Im surprised people are out for blood on this one. Seemed like a good effort outside of those flukey goals that got the Bs right back in it.