[PGT] Caps 4 Flames 3 OT loss

[CroFlames]

Tampa is down 5 zip against Arizona.

This thread probably could use that bit of info.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by timbit

15th instead of 30th in high danger chances against and I would offer the same bet.

I doubt it would make a huge difference. Here’s how he fares in each save percentage category.

Low Danger = 46th (Rittich 10th)
Medium Danger = 56th (Rittich 15th)
High Danger = 45th (Rittich 10th)

Any way you slice it, Smith hasn’t been saving crap all.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Was definitely an improvement from last game.

I don't understand why Czarnik isn't getting more ice time. He has constantly been a force every time he is on the ice. Give him 15 minutes, I think he makes a big difference.

Once again, a game where we play a good game, but those few grade A chances that we give up tend to go in.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

Was definitely an improvement from last game.

I don't understand why Czarnik isn't getting more ice time. He has constantly been a force every time he is on the ice. Give him 15 minutes, I think he makes a big difference.

Once again, a game where we play a good game, but those few grade A chances that we give up tend to go in.

Well...except for the Oshie breakaway and a “few” others.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by timbit

15th instead of 30th in high danger chances against and I would offer the same bet.

Just imagine if we had both average defensive play and average goaltending.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by tkflames

Honestly, I am not at all upset with this result. I loved the resiliency to come back from 2-0 down and from 3-2 down with 2 minutes left after the Capitals had just suffocated the team. There are three key hockey clichés that I find become more real as I get older:

1. At the end of a winning streak, you probably win some games you shouldn't win and likewise at the end of a losing streak, you likely lose some games you should have won.

2. It takes about 20 games at the beginning of the season to find out what you have. It also takes 20-30 games to get used to a new coach and 20 games for a new defenseman to adjust to a new system.

3. Washington lost 8-2 last year early in the season, Pittsburgh lost 10-1. We are neither of those teams, but as much fun as it is to laugh at others for these results, they do not define a team. The bounce back does.

Tampa just lost 7-1 to the Yotes of all teams. I doubt they are just gonna pack it in for the season.

Fans wanting them to move the franchise?

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Tampa just lost 7-1 to the Yotes of all teams. I doubt they are just gonna pack it in for the season.

Fans wanting them to move the franchise?

One team is 7-1-1 with a starting goaltender that has a 1.83 GAA. The other is 5-5-1 with a starting goaltender that has a 4.10 GAA. I think Tampa has earned a little more faith from their fans. Also all 7 goals were against Tampa’s backup.

[jonkaupp]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

lol

OK, we get it, you hate Smith. It's just about the only thing you bother to post anymore. You seem so sure, but what happens if you're wrong?

Nothing because he is right

[jonkaupp]

Originally Posted by timbit

Any substantiation or should I just take you at your word?

This guy. Jfc

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

One team is 7-1-1 with a starting goaltender that has a 1.83 GAA. The other is 5-5-1 with a starting goaltender that has a 4.10 GAA. I think Tampa has earned a little more faith from their fans. Also all 7 goals were against Tampa’s backup.

point being, #### happens

[Textcritic]

I didn’t have many problems with this game aside from the brutal gaffe in the first period. The Flames looked a lot better today—closer to where they were two weeks ago.


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[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

On the second shot Smith faced you could have driven an 18 wheeler through that five hole. I don't think I have ever seen a bigger one.

Its his biggest weakness. The league knows it . Look how many 5 hole goals he has let in in his career.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by AC

For all the ####ting on Smith, he stopped a 2 on 1 onetimer from Ovechkin and a slapper point blank (Oshie?) to allow us to stay within 1 and tie it.

No he didnt. Ovi hit the side of the net.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I didn’t have many problems with this game aside from the brutal gaffe in the first period. The Flames looked a lot better today—closer to where they were two weeks ago.


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This is about right. Now we'll see where they take it from here.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by dino7c

point being, #### happens

You can chalk it up to an aberration/poop happens when you’re first in your division with a certified elite goaltender (not to mention the fact that it was the backup that let in all 7 goals). When you battling and scrounging to have .500 record and your goaltender has GAA > 4 it becomes a huge concern/pattern.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

You can chalk it up to an aberration/poop happens when you’re first in your division with a certified elite goaltender (not to mention the fact that it was the backup that let in all 7 goals). When you battling and scrounging to have .500 record and your goaltender has GAA > 4 it becomes a huge concern/pattern.

I'll be honest: After Game #11 and with everything we have seen this month I am only moderately concerned about the Flames.

But maybe that's just me.

[DropIt]

CP is too enamoured with winning the Hamilton trade that everyone seems to excuse the defensive deficiencies. Sure, Smith hasn't been at his best, but the overall team defense is a far bigger concern for me than the individual in net.

This defense is a major problem outside of Gio and to a lesser extent Hamonic. Everyone else is a tire fire who may skate well but cant defend or clear a crease for ####.

[DeluxeMoustache]

nm

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by DropIt

CP is too enamoured with winning the Hamilton trade that everyone seems to excuse the defensive deficiencies. Sure, Smith hasn't been at his best, but the overall team defense is a far bigger concern for me than the individual in net.



This defense is a major problem outside of Gio and to a lesser extent Hamonic. Everyone else is a tire fire who may skate well but cant defend or clear a crease for ####.

The rookies look fine, especially considering the fact that they’re rookies.

[buyakasha]

How was Bennet today on the top line?? Didn't get a chance to watch the game ��