[PGT] Flames beats Caps 3-2 in OT

[GranteedEV]

Shot attempts were 49 Flames - 42 Capitlals when Monahan scored the second goal. That was at the 1:32 mark of the third period. There were 18:28 remaining.

At the end of the third they were 72 Capitals - 53 Flames

Do the math, once they got a lead they were out-attempted 30-4. That's a corsi-for percentage of 11.8%

That's not one team making a push. That's one team controlling 88% of the possession while the other team runs around helplessly. The last time we saw something as brutal possession-wise was Game 5 Overtime vs the Ducks. We all know how that ended. Once other teams ramp it up this team has to learn to ease the pressure and force the play in the neutral zone not just dump in at the red line for a desperate change and then leave the next line to fend for themselves.

[Gaskal]

"It's good!"



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[polak]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

The Panda-Polak ratio is becoming widely accepted as an inverse relationship.

Polak-Panda is every where.

[CaptainYooh]

I had a strange feeling that if Flames did not win that OT yesterday, the team would've just lost all of its collective mojo and go into a free-fall, effectively, turning into Oilers.

SOOOO happy it didn't happen...

[hockey.modern]

These past few games have also shown a very strong work ethic by the Flames, and that is something that is on Coach Hartley. Props for him despite the negativity circulating around him lately.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Shot attempts were 49 Flames - 42 Capitlals when Monahan scored the second goal. That was at the 1:32 mark of the third period. There were 18:28 remaining.

At the end of the third they were 72 Capitals - 53 Flames

Do the math, once they got a lead they were out-attempted 30-4. That's a corsi-for percentage of 11.8%

That's not one team making a push. That's one team controlling 88% of the possession while the other team runs around helplessly. The last time we saw something as brutal possession-wise was Game 5 Overtime vs the Ducks. We all know how that ended. Once other teams ramp it up this team has to learn to ease the pressure and force the play in the neutral zone not just dump in at the red line for a desperate change and then leave the next line to fend for themselves.

It is obvious that the team's defense is no where near the level as it should be, as Washington's entry into the offensive zone is easy. And when #4 and #6 are on the ice that basically is a fire drill. The only way to make it up is to score more goals than you are giving up, and Monahan demonstrates that by shooting on the slot in the second goal. The first line is guilty of too many fancy passing plays and the opposition is all familiar with the tactics, and kills the play fairly easy. If the first line can take the opportunity to shoot the puck with less fancy passing plays we may stand a chance, however remote that is

[heep223]

Originally Posted by polak

Hence the celebration.

... plus gifs are fun.

This might be my favourite gif of all time

[Maritime Q-Scout]

The game was subject to regional restriction for me, and I haven't sprung for Game Centre.

Regardless, this was my reaction when I learned the score: