[PGT] Stars 5 Flames 4 (OT)

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

The even strength play is concerning though, no?

Yup
But they were beaten in every part of the game against Colorado
That’s not the case here
Smells like 7

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Rubber Ducky

The Stars D in the offensive zone are unstoppable. Our D in the O-zone simply can't match what they're doing to us.

Oh I don't know. IMO it's mostly Heiskanen.

That guy is frickin' awesome.

[DJones]

Listening to that on the radio was just sad.

Hardly mentioned flames players aside from Talbot

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by mdubz

Being hemmed in your own zone for 80% of the game isn’t being outclassed?

No, because that only happened when they had the lead, and it wasn't for 80% of the game. The issue isn't Dallas being miles better than them, the issue is sitting on a lead and allowing the momentum to go against you, and stay that way if it ends up being tied. It's hard to get back on the offense at that point. I thought they actually did a good job of tilting things back to even, and even past, in OT. They definitely had some good chances to end it.

I said Flames in 7 before the series and I still think that's right. Talbot > Khudobin.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by dino7c

whoever calls the series over can stop posting

Heat of the moment after a devastating loss. Said I was sorry.

[Abatedmean]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

I blame this one on Ward. He never settled the team down once the ice became tilted. Flames been sitting back since the second period.

Clearly the players really like him and he probably does a good job at getting at the chemistry between the players. However, I am always baffled by how oblivious he is when it comes to in-game management.

[Flames0910]

Why don’t the equipment guys get everyone a new stick to start OT. Twice in one period is some kinda bad luck.

[You Need a Thneed]

Flames had the best 4? Chances of OT.

The Flames were playing At least even with the Stars Until they had the lead in the 3rd period.

Needed to pressure a bit more instead of letting the shooting gallery late, but other than that, we were the better team.

[SportsJunky]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

If Reader's stick doesn't break we win the game in OT. That was desperation by the Stars and we almost won, nothing is over yet. That being said Sean Monahan was hot fn garbage today. Two almost own goals and a dumb penalty is all he did out there. Needs to get his head out of his ass.

Yup, easy to forget now but Calgary probably takes a 3-1 series lead had his stick not broken.

I also agree that Mony didn't play well today. I've not been impressed with him this whole series really.

[mdubz]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Flames 5v5 vs Colorado:

CF%: 45.06%
FF%: 44.26%
SF%: 44.24%
SCF%: 42.49%
HDCF%: 43.75%
xGF%: 39.93%

Flames 5v5 vs Dallas:

CF%: 41.82%
FF%: 40.35%
SF%: 42.03%
SCF%: 34.29%
HDCF%: 36.21%
xGF%: 34.64%

The Flames are literally worse by every single metric this year versus last year. They are simply relying on special teams and praying Talbot plays god-like every game to even stand a chance.

Pathetic.

Thank you. Now these homers can stop denying it.

[Saqe]

It's a best of three series now and the two games Dallas has won were one goal games. And people saying series over?

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Man, some of the opinions around here are brutal. Yes, outshot badly but 5 straight penalty kills will account for that. Anyone who thought this series wasn’t going to be a battle is kidding themselves. This is playoff hockey. Take out the PK’s and this game was pretty played pretty even. We were one broken Reider stick away from being up 3-1 and only lost due to another bad luck broken stick. These “series over” “Flames not even in it” “bunch of losers” “Colorado all over again” posts are straight up embarrassing.

Sometimes I really think they rather Flames lose so they can come and say " I told you so"

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Eventually you lose so frequently in OT in the playoffs and it starts to not hurt as much.

Meh, this playoffs have been easy to watch. The sooner they lose, the sooner we can move away from the core of the team. Every win is just gravy for the hopeless 'anything can happen' kid in me.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I am angry and I know what I am about to say is possibly ridiculous but I’ve seen enough of Giordano these playoffs. Time to cut his minutes.

Lindholm too.

Father time has hit Gio. His days as the top pairing defeseman have come to an end.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Heat of the moment after a devastating loss. Said I was sorry.

lol there are about 10 of you

[Dion]

A lack of discipline cost the team. You can't win games when there is a parade of guys going to the sin bin. Gotta play smarter hockey from now on.

[TBone290]

Game 5 on Tuesday. On to the next. I'm ready

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Icon

Too passive defensively.

Not enough focus at the end of the 3rd.

Need to figure out how to draw some penalties if the refs want to be as involved in the game as they have been

This is a good point!

[dino7c]

Talbot and Lindholm's penalties were absolute jokes

[keenan87]

The Stars went out and got some players who can perform in big games. Perry and Pavelski.

Then there are a bunch of Flames fans on here that wouldn't want a guy like Perry because he is an agitator. Nice players don't win you games.

Another thing, during the Winnipeg series.. we heard about Schiefle being out every 30 seconds during the game. No one talks about the Flames top player missing at all though?