[PGT] The Curse!!!! IT"S OVER!!!! SHUTOUT!!! WIN! WIN! WIN!

[ASP#26525]

Had to come back this morning and revel in the glory. The game didn't start until 1130pm here, so I fell asleep during the second break......

......but then woke up to see it 2-0 with three minutes to go. I thought I was dreaming! That slo-mo of Backlund's goal makes me cry happy tears.

Wooo!




And Mike Smith....

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Love

How were Lazar and Bennett?

Lazar had another solid outing. Bennett turned over the puck a couple of times, but still showed energy in the game. He had a good breakaway opportunity but instead passes it to Lazar last second (and it wasn’t very good). Bennett’s bound to hit the scoring sheet soon.

[Mitch]

I thought Bennett was probably the most underwhelming forward yesterday

[BigT112]

This thread is just pure happiness. I love it. Still feels so good to finally get that win!

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Mitch

I thought Bennett was probably the most underwhelming forward yesterday

Agreed. He remains an enigma to me. That pass on the 2 on 0 was panicked and ugly.

His puck protection continues to be his strong suit but his decision making is still not good.

[Trailer Fire]

I take it Smith didn’t get the game puck?


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[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by red sky

Agreed. He remains an enigma to me. That pass on the 2 on 0 was panicked and ugly.



His puck protection continues to be his strong suit but his decision making is still not good.

Bennett was buried in terms of zone starts last night AND he went 6 for 9 in the faceoff circle.

The negative analysis of him from last night is, outside of a bad pass, unwarranted. He may not have scored or produced points, but he had an impactful game.

[metal_geek]

Same here, SOOOO tired at work. I hate games in that cursed city for the 11:30 start. Today however feels delicious.

Originally Posted by ASP#26525

Had to come back this morning and revel in the glory. The game didn't start until 1130pm here, so I fell asleep during the second break......

......but then woke up to see it 2-0 with three minutes to go. I thought I was dreaming! That slo-mo of Backlund's goal makes me cry happy tears.

Wooo!




And Mike Smith....

[Puppet Guy]

Originally Posted by Flaming Choy

Fun fact, the last time the Flames won in Anaheim, Jagr was only 31 years old.

the last time the Flames won in Anaheim *I* was only 31 years old.

[-TC-]

I’m really looking forward to wearing my Flames colours at the Pond on the 29th

[ASP#26525]

Originally Posted by metal_geek

Same here, SOOOO tired at work. I hate games in that cursed city for the 11:30 start. Today however feels delicious.

Ahoy, fellow Newfoundlander I "Come From Away" actually, but I do love it here!

[Itse]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Bennett was buried in terms of zone starts last night AND he went 6 for 9 in the faceoff circle.

The negative analysis of him from last night is, outside of a bad pass, unwarranted. He may not have scored or produced points, but he had an impactful game.

Well that's fine for an energy forward, but people are hoping much more from him.

He's got the talent to produce, but it's still a question mark just how well he can put it together. That said I'm not too worried.

[habernac]

I think the linesman got the game puck for the Flames, didn't he?

I stayed up way past my usual bedtime because I didn't want to miss it when they finally beat these dicks in Anaheim. Well worth it.

[Bingo]

So looked up the Flames most recent streaks in all other buildings and I'm happy to report there isn't a single other instance that is anywhere near this Honda Center debacle.

Toronto and MSG are both 5 game losing streaks as the max.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by habernac

I think the linesman got the game puck for the Flames, didn't he?

I stayed up way past my usual bedtime because I didn't want to miss it when they finally beat these dicks in Anaheim. Well worth it.

Yes he did.

[camm13]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Bennett was buried in terms of zone starts last night AND he went 6 for 9 in the faceoff circle.

The negative analysis of him from last night is, outside of a bad pass, unwarranted. He may not have scored or produced points, but he had an impactful game.

Almost the entire team including the 4th line had a corsi of over 50%. He had the worst and only % of under 30. 0 shots on goal, 0 hits. -11 SAT, also the worst on the team.
Fact is he wasn't good last night, seeing eye test and stats in all.

[Huntingwhale]

Monday morning...and last night actually happened!

Woohoo!!

[kukkudo]

5 Hours of sleep well worth it! Last nights game felt like a playoff game and it was only game 3!

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Itse

Well that's fine for an energy forward, but people are hoping much more from him.

He's got the talent to produce, but it's still a question mark just how well he can put it together. That said I'm not too worried.

I find it alarming that he is unable to generate any sort of shot volume at this point. He is noticeable on the forecheck and defensively but just cannot get himself enough opportunities to produce. Hopefully Jagr will turn this around as he will most likely draw attention and be able to feed Sam some high quality passes.

Great team game the last 5 periods. Defensively strong, top line starting to look like a threat again. A pacific sweep of this mini trip would be a fantastic confidence booster.

[Traditional_Ale]

Originally Posted by saXon

To put this curse into perspective, my teenage son is sitting with me here watching this win. He had to wait till he was 13 to see a win in that building. He was born 4 months after the last win in 2004.

Kinda brings tears to my eyes to share in this mementos occasion with him.

The win was certainly fresh-making!