[PGT] Flames lose 4-3

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by AC

I don't know, that picture sure looks like Chucky's foot could be obscuring the shot. Obviously he was trying to block the shot, so he's actively trying to put his skate in the way of the shot, which I believe obscured the release from Smith.

i just updated the post to show the split second when the puck was still on Wilson's stick

Smith had the clear view

[flizzenflozz]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

"Blatantly" offside? As in, the players intended to play the puck offside?

No. It was neither "blatant" nor obvious. The play was onside.

Blatant means glaring, not intentional like you are implying here. Think 'blatant lie' or 'blatantly obvious'.

[Jiri Hrdina]

There are all sorts of ways to win in the nhl
Size
Speed
Skill
Tight d
The Flames win because of skill. Adding a guy won’t change them into a tough team
We’ve said this team has needed an identity for years. They have one. And more often than not that’s how they win
Don’t try and change that. They need to own what they are and beat teams on that basis

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by codynw

It's supposed to be making them pay on the powerplay, but when the refs don't call anything that doesn't really work.

This is what happens in the playoffs though. Better get used to it.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Pizza

I just rewound the game on my PVR it to the 3rd goal.

Tkachuck blocked the view on Wilson's body but Smith had full view of the puck on Wilson's stick so there was no screen on the shot

Poor quality still, but you'll see Smith had a good view of the puck before Wilson's shot:



There was zero screen

Don't know how you can tell from that angle, unless you have some sort of fake CSI algorithm.

[CrazyCaper]

I've been told that I'm one of the most calm, level headed people around. After that 4th goal went in and the following shenanigans that ensued at the end of the game, my 14yr old son learned a few new words tonight and has now seen a new side of his father. Will now have to go to confession sometime next week.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Understandable. Just remember -- these are the defending Stanley Cup champions. Not an easy test.

Defending Stanley Cup Champions who have been playing like basement dwellers lately, and sat our their leading scorer for a suspension.

Not to diminish what they can do, but what they are lately is extremely beatable, and minus Ovechkin tonight.

[thymebalm]

Originally Posted by flizzenflozz

Blatant means glaring, not intentional like you are implying here. Think 'blatant lie' or 'blatantly obvious'.

Yeah... cuz text critic is always mis-correcting people on their use of the English language... get ready for a lesson.

[Jiri Hrdina]

So I see tkachuk and Orpik got fighting majors at the 20 minute mark
How does Tom Wilson get nothing?

[djsFlames]

When Smith allows 2 goals or fewer or stops over 90% of his shots then come talk to me about how he didn't cost the team a win.

Even one bad goal can be the difference. You can be average the other 59:59, but the one lapse made the difference.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by AC

I don't know, that picture sure looks like Chucky's foot could be obscuring the shot. Obviously he was trying to block the shot, so he's actively trying to put his skate in the way of the shot, which I believe obscured the release from Smith.

Smith should have seen enough of the player and stick movement to read the shot, in my opinion. It was a well placed shot. Not brutal, but stoppable.

Peters is splitting the road games and wants to win in Carolina, of course he dresses Rittich for that game.

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by the2bears

Don't know how you can tell from that angle, unless you have some sort of fake CSI algorithm.

I dont know how you cant from looking at those two pics

Other goalies have made saves from worse screens and harder shots

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by OldDutch

Lastly, Mike Smith has better stats than most give credit. He kept them in this. That said, the guy gives me total anxiety over eveey shot. I could only imagine seeing that guy cartwheel around behind you plays out on the ice.

Move on, and BT get someone in there behind BSD by the deadline.

Whhhhhhhhhhhaaaatttttt?????

[chummer]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

So I see tkachuk and Orpik got fighting majors at the 20 minute mark
How does Tom Wilson get nothing?

Wilson doesn't do penalties, only suspensions.

[Gaskal]

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

"Blatantly" offside? As in, the players intended to play the puck offside?

No. It was neither "blatant" nor obvious. The play was onside.

[Heavy Jack]

The refs had put their whistles away there all the way until the Backs penalty with 2 mins left, before that we were driving play and had some really good chances at going ahead late and if it goes to OT I don’t think Washington has the edge in play at that time. It’s the first game back in 10 days, we were competitive, didn’t have our starter in net, lost a top 4 D for half the game and lost on a questionable penalty call in the final minutes. Oh and the Flames are still in 2nd while Vegas lost 5-2 to the Canes too so it’s definitely not a ‘sky is falling’ loss.

[Domoic]

This loss is on Peters

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

The deciding factors tonight are clear.

1. Mike Smith was overwhelmingly the 2nd best goalie in tonight's game.
2. Officiating was predictably awful.

The Flames came out on fire with the top line buzzing...and then Smith put them in a hole and momentum swung to the Capitals.

The officials effectively killed the 2nd period for the Flames, but the Flames PK held strong...and then Smith allowed a shot from Wilson to get past him that had no business going in.

Flames work hard, tie the game and lose on a late goal against. It was a good shot, but Smith's goaltending style is fundamentally flawed. He sits deep in his net and never challenges shooters.

There will be no more accurate summary provided for tonight's game.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Pizza

I dont know how you cant from looking at those two pics

Other goalies have made saves from worse screens and harder shots

Seriously? You're seeing it from a completely different angle than Smith. That's how it's possible you can't tell what's in his line of vision. I mean, come on, it's not as cut and dry as you say.