[GDT] WCQF | Game 1: Ducks v. Flames | Honda Center | CBC | 8:30 PM

[TheScorpion]

BEAT THE STREAK

Lineups

Calgary Flames

19 | Matthew Tkachuk - 11 | Mikael Backlund - 67 | Michael Frolik
13 | Johnny Gaudreau - 23 | Sean Monahan - 79 | Micheal Ferland
10 | Kris Versteeg - 93 | Sam Bennett - 39 | Alex Chiasson
17 | Lance Bouma - 18 | Matt Stajan - 36 | Troy Brouwer

5 | Mark Giordano - 27 | Dougie Hamilton
7 | T.J. Brodie - 26 | Michael Stone
44 | Matt Bartkowski - 29 | Deryk Engelland

1 | Brian Elliott
32 | Jon Gillies

Scratches + Injuries
6 | Dennis Wideman
15 | Ladislav Smid
20 | Curtis Lazar
25 | Freddie Hamilton
31 | Chad Johnson

Anaheim Ducks

67 | Rickard Rakell - 15 | Ryan Getzlaf - 18 | Patrick Eaves
7 | Andrew Cogliano - 17 | Ryan Kesler - 33 | Jakob Silfverberg
86 | Ondrej Kase - 50 | Antoine Vermette - 10 | Corey Perry
21 | Chris Wagner - 44 | Nate Thompson - 48 | Logan Shaw

45 | Sami Vatanen - 42 | Josh Manson
47 | Hampus Lindholm - 71 | Brandon Montour
53 | Shea Theodore - 2 | Kevin Bieksa

36 | John Gibson
1 | Jonathan Bernier

Scratches + Injuries
3 | Clayton Stoner
4 | Cam Fowler
6 | Simon Despres

Regular Season Statistical Leaders

Calgary Flames

Spoiler!

1 | Johnny Gaudreau (72 GP, 18 G, 43 A, 61 P)
2 | Sean Monahan (82 GP, 27 G, 31 A, 58 P)
3 | Mikael Backlund (81 GP, 22 G, 31 A, 53 P)
4 | Dougie Hamilton (81 GP, 13 G, 37 A, 50 P)
5 | Matthew Tkachuk (76 GP, 13 G, 35 A, 48 P)
6 | Michael Frolik (82 GP, 17 G, 27 A, 44 P)
7 | Mark Giordano (81 GP, 12 G, 27 A, 39 P)
8 | Kris Versteeg (69 GP, 15 G, 22 A, 37 P)
9 | T.J. Brodie (82 GP, 6 G, 30 A, 36 P)
10 | Sam Bennett (81 GP, 13 G, 13 A, 26 P)

1 | Brian Elliott (26 W, 18 L, 3 OTL, .910 SV%, 2.55 GAA)
2 | Chad Johnson (18 W, 15 L, 1 OTL, .910 SV%, 2.59 GAA)
3 | Jon Gillies (1 W, 0 L, 0 OTL, .964 SV%, 1.00 GAA)
4 | David Rittich (0 W, 0 L, 0 OTL, .900 SV%, 3.00 GAA)

Anaheim Ducks

Spoiler!

1 | Ryan Getzlaf (74 GP, 15 G, 58 A, 73 P)
2 | Ryan Kesler (82 GP, 22 G, 36 A, 58 P)
3 | Corey Perry (82 GP, 19 G, 34 A, 53 P)
4 | Rickard Rakell (71 GP, 33 G, 18 A, 51 P)
5 | Jakob Silfverberg (79 GP, 23 G, 26 A, 49 P)
6 | Cam Fowler (80 GP, 11 G, 28 A, 39 P)
7 | Andrew Cogliano (82 GP, 16 G, 19 A, 35 P)
T8 | Antoine Vermette (72 GP, 9 G, 19 A, 28 P)
T8 | Nick Ritchie (77 GP, 14 G, 14 A, 28 P)
10 | Sami Vatanen (71 GP, 3 G, 21 A, 24 P)

1 | John Gibson (25 W, 16 L, 9 OTL, .924 SV%, 2.22 GAA)
2 | Jonathan Bernier (21 W, 7 L, 4 OTL, .915 SV%, 2.50 GAA)
3 | Dustin Tokarski (0 W, 0 L, 0 OTL, 1.000 SV%, 0.00 GAA)

[FireGilbert]

Go Flames Go!!! I'm so excited I'm going to have trouble sleeping tonight.

Also I believe the curse only applies to regular season games. It's only been like 5 straight playoff losses in Anaheim which is no where near curse level.

[jg13]

If the Flames play their transition/speed game and not the Ducks physical/grind game we go up 1-0 in this series.

Take advantage of their injuries/suspensions and head back to Calgary tied or up.

GFG

[djsFlames]

Skill and speed, and quick, short passes with puck support, north-south play, strong positional defence, as well as a net-front presence will result in good things.

Avoid/Limit: Getting into it with their pests, dangerous stretch passes, drop passes in the neutral zone 5 on 5, excessive east-west play, rimming the puck around the boards without looking for the best outlet.

Those are no-nos against the Ducks. We should know this by now!

Will be a very busy day for me but I ever so look forward to cheering on my team at the end of it and hopefully seeing them bring one home for the good guys! Best of luck. Just play your game, it's good enough. What's in the way becomes the way!

Go Flames Go!

[activeStick]

[Tsawwassen]

Game 1 channels for:
Thursday, April 13
Calgary at Anaheim, 2030h/8:30 pm Mountain
Flames feed in red

Game is on CBC and TVA Sports in Canada
Rick Ball, John Garrett, and Roger Millions will call the game


USA
NBCSN will simulcast the CBC feed

Sirius Radio-- Siri Internet 924
XM Radio-- XM Internet 924
SXM Radio-- SXM Internet 924
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Pregame links
http://sportsstats.cbc.ca/hockey/nhl-matchups.aspx?page=/data/NHL/matchups/g2_summary_8.html
http://sportsstats.cbc.ca/hockey/nhl-preview.aspx?page=/data/NHL/matchups/g2_preview_8.html
http://scores.nbcsports.com/nhl/preview.asp?g=2017041325&home=25&vis=3

[jg13]

Oops nvm

[megatron]

Great job with the OP Scorpion. Just after midnight too!

Flames just have to play their game and not get in to any shenanigans. It's pretty simple actually, the Flames best players have to be better than the Ducks best players.

I'm expecting big games from Johnny, Gio and Elliott.

Go Flames Go!

[Azhouse]

Go Flames Go!

[chockfullofgoodness]

I love how it's the middle of the night and I'm not the only insomniac perusing CP. I can't wait for tonight!

[Caged Great]

Go Flames Go.

It will be interesting to see if any lessons have been learned from 2 years ago.

[expatflame]

So nervous/excited for this game. Will be up at 4am to watch this one.

I think the Flames have a decent shot if they can stay out of the box and play disciplined.

[Beaviwi]

Go Flames Go!!

I'm travelling right now so I'll be watching the game from New Zealand! So excited!

[Textcritic]

I'm at Schiphol in Amsterdam just waiting at the gate to board my plane. I will be at home on time for the game. Can't wait!

GFG

[flamesforcup]

Win this one and we retake home ice advantage after the first 2 games
GFG

[jaydub74]

I'm also overseas, going to try and watch from Gold Coast Australia... if the wifi will cooperate.

[Pointman]

Cheering from Melbourne here!

[Scoutski]

In Sydney, no one I know really understands what's going on, but I've booked out my schedule for the weekend to watch the games! GFG

[Azhouse]

Originally Posted by chockfullofgoodness

I love how it's the middle of the night and I'm not the only insomniac perusing CP. I can't wait for tonight!

I am working nightshifts for the first 2 games (maybe 3).

[flame^thrower]

Go Flames Go!!!!