[PGT] Flames beat Blackhawks 2-1 in OT.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
"Reminds me a little bit of Datsyuk." - Gio on Johnny's skill

Hitchcock also said Johnny was as dangerous as Datstuk earlier in the season aswell.

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

I first wondered why Hartley didn't put Jonny on the ice first but I guess he had the faith to wear out their top line with Brodie and gio.

I believe he's been on the second shift in every OT so far this season.

[nfotiu]

Time for Calgary to deploy the 6 fat guys stacked in goal for regulation strategy, and let Johnny, Brodie, et al take us to a president's cup.

I do think it was pretty awesome that Darling was trying to make the save with his glove hand while it was zooming past his blocker shoulder.

[azzarish]

Gaudreau was absolutely magnificent tonight! Everyone played really well.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Missed the game. What did Johnny do that was so insane?

He friggin undress Seabrook and beat Darling with a right and left. Man that was awesome !

[azzarish]

Any word on Russell?

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

I first wondered why Hartley didn't put Jonny on the ice first but I guess he had the faith to wear out their top line with Brodie and gio.

I think Hartley wants him out there once we have possession, he doesn't want to waste a Gaudreau shift in OT while the other team just keeps the puck till he's off.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by azzarish

Any word on Russell?

Upper body injury (obviously his hand).

Didn't return after the first. Doesn't look good to me.

Looks like a finger tho which tend to heal faster than other parts of the hand/wrist.

[Gaskal]

Around the League Report

Spoiler!

SCORE SOME GOALS BEHIND RAMO YOU ####ERS

my cat wants a goal treat.

Don't you want her to be happy, hawks?

Dear Goal Posts,
I offer you fine wine if you allow all the pucks in Ramo’s net and keep them out of Darling’s net.

Love,

Mirabelle

You are not going to make the playoffs on the back of one line, Hawks
Time for the other lines to start scoring

I miss Frolik.

johnny penalty

Possession Issues

CLEAR THE PUCK AND GO PLAY BY RAMO FFS.

I haven't thought about this before
this could be a fruitful strategy. Let’s deploy it!

Other end, please.

OTHER END, HAWKS!

STAY over by Ramo, Hawks!
these short visits are rude

Hey look, we have 2 shots this period!
Still being outshot by 10 but who cares? We have TWO shots!

Video Game Organist

Was that Zelda?

Lol I'm 95% sure that song was in a Pokemon game boy game. I was all about that **** when I was younger.

Never played Zelda though

Vote of Non Confidence

There is nothing to challenge there

Good goal , No doubt

yay first coaches challenge that totally won't work

Definatly restricted him from making the save. Not goalie interference though. Incidental.

Hartley tries it instead

And I thought Quenneville's challenge was horrible. He wasn't touched...

Good goal. That was actually a good challenge by Hartley.

That old, familiar feeling

Well escaping from that horrid period tied is a small victory

Pretty happy going into intermission tied at 1. Terrible period until that PP...

Johnny Hockey in OT

You don't see Keith getting walked often, but Gaudreau absolutely walked him.

Not a good night from Keith

Holy...

WTF was Seabrook doing there??

Time for the Flames to win in OT again.

Blackhawks decided to give away the puck three times in OT about 3 feet from their own net. Gaudreau scores a beauty on the 3rd one.

What a joke from the Blackhawks in that OT period.

Congrats to the Flames on their Cup win.

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by azzarish

Any word on Russell?

I can guarantee Hartley will say, "he will be reevaluated tomorrow."

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Kswiss

I first wondered why Hartley didn't put Jonny on the ice first but I guess he had the faith to wear out their top line with Brodie and gio.

Well, it's 3on3. Flames use two guys on D and one forward. Gaudreau isn't going to start because he isn't going to go out there and take the faceoff.

[saillias]

Originally Posted by skcli

He friggin undress Seabrook and beat Darling with a right and left. Man that was awesome !

Near the end of the 3rd, also that deke that left Keith standing still facing the wrong way.

[drewtastic]

Some Thoughts:

-one of the best periods (3rd) if not full-games all season. Much more energy and guys buzzing around, keeping their feet moving to chase pucks in the offensive zone. It's starting to look more like the hard-working team we remember.

-speaking of keeping feet moving, I thought Raymond did a good job of this and had a pretty decent game overall.

-man is that ice terrible. I'm growing increasingly annoyed by it because we finally have an up-tempo, skilled, fast team that can toss the puck around. The players are constantly having to corral the puck and are sometimes unable to finish nice passing plays because the puck jumps over sticks.

-also, I'm just waiting for the bad ice to cause an injury. Gio went head-first into the boards on that one play at their blue-line. I don't think he does that on purpose..at least, I hope not...

-with respect to Gio, I think he needs to actually do less right now. It's almost like he's trying TOO hard to be the same player from last year. As a result, he's rushing plays, making un-Gio-like decisions (especially ill-timed pinches) and getting caught up-ice. Maybe if he slows down a bit, he'll get some of his timing back.

-Love Colborne's game right now. And Ferland bodying guys off the puck on the forecheck is something I could watch all day. Hope it continues.

-shoot, Johnny, shoot!

-Matt Stajan is underrated.

[azzarish]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Upper body injury (obviously his hand).

Didn't return after the first. Doesn't look good to me.

Looks like a finger tho which tend to heal faster than other parts of the hand/wrist.

Hopefully it isn't too bad. The defence is just starting to come around so it would be a shame if it was long term. Thankfully we are pretty deep at that position.

[Gaudfather]

Kris Russell is apparently " day to day" on his finger injury - hopefully he is back for Anahem.

[jg13]

2 wins out of a playoff spot.

[skcli]

Putting Raymond in the first line gives Mony and Johnny good jump in this game. That should continue

[calgaryboy]

Originally Posted by bc-chris

wow - that was nuts!!!

so happy right now

i guess i cheered a little loud... woke up the wife and both kids.... totally worth it!!!

Same with me :-) But I have only one child :-)

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Dominating the Blackhawks. What a great way to turn the season around. This is the perfect time to end the Honda center curse.

[Dion]

Calgary Flames
@NHLFlames "We didn't sit back and let them dictate the play, control the puck." - Gio