[PGT] Flames win 3-1, take 3-2 series lead

[Duffalufagus]

Originally Posted by browna

Most pbp guys you mean.

Absolutely perfect call of a game, capturing the emotion without over the top BS or theatrics.

I really can't name one better. Listening to Cuthbert for most of a full game last night for first time in a long time, he seems....just not the same...anymore.

Millen this series is a perfect compliment. Ball doesn't have to carry him like he does Cassie, nor explain and correct him like he gently does to Hrudey.

Snet should have him and Millen as an alternate feed for as long as the Flames are in it..Sportsnet Flames Channel.maybe? Because I fear we are getting Singh at worst or Cuthbert if the Leafs choke, for R2.

Just got home from a long work stint in Silicon Valley and have had to watch the American feeds on TNT, TBS and ESPN (worst of the three). Believe me when I say that Singh is Prime Bob Cole compared to Hextall. I’ve listened to many better Saskatchewan Junior A calls on Hockey TV. She is completely unqualified for the job.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I feel dumb for asking, but I am the first one to admit my attention to detail is lacking sometimes.

Do they usually play "Louie, Louie" when Lewis scores?

This was only the second goal he scored at home this season and the other one was at the end of November (also an ENG), so they may not have picked a goal song for him yet.

The clip cuts off while it's still playing TNT.


Also, what a great play by Looch to make sure it was Lewis's goal rather than taking the easy tap-in.

[bc-chris]

i was at hockey tonight and from the ice surface i could see tv's thru the glass windows of the sports bar. about half way thru the third period of my game i throw my arms into the air and start cheering my head off. apparently my team just thought i was having a "goalie moment", even though play was at the other end of the ice! ha! ha!

soooo happy right now!

IMG_1237a by bc-chris, on Flickr

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

He can get the hell off this board.

You think his views are bad here? Don't fo offtopic forum things may get a little alt right....

[jg13]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

A couple minutes into the third I was contemplating making an early exit. Things were getting pretty dire.

It was also pretty crazy to see two guys at the game in Oilers jerseys. Come on man! At least the one dude had Lucic on the back but still why wear an Oilers jersey?

they also snuck a sign in that said "#### the flames" which got taken away almost immediately by the usher

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

As someone who has been extremely critical of him I thought Calle Jarnkrok played his best game as a Flame tonight. He skated well, moved the puck well, I was really happy with his game tonight. If he can turn on the offence here I think that trade might work out well for us.

He's a good player. Just cant seem to discover his finish.


(Waiting for a because hes Swedish reply)

[combustiblefuel]

That 3rd period.

[Vinny01]

Was getting really frustrated in the second intermission. Went 7+ periods of live playoff hockey without a goal. The roof almost blew off that place after the 2 goals in the third.

I felt really confident we were winning tonight but doubt started to creep in a little during that second intermission. So pumped we got the win. When it was 2-1 Dallas and 2-1 Edmonton that really sucked. 3-2 LA and 3-2 Calgary is much more enjoyable. Hopefully the Flames and Kings get it done in their next games.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

His call on the Mangiapane goal gave me chills



he's what every young PxP commentator should aspire to be

I watched the Mang goal about 20 times even though I watched it live. Just awesome.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by jg13

they also snuck a sign in that said "#### the flames" which got taken away almost immediately by the usher

"f___ the oilers" lasted pretty long as a spontaneous chant leaving the dome by the Casino entrance

[looooob]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

A couple minutes into the third I was contemplating making an early exit. Things were getting pretty dire.

It was also pretty crazy to see two guys at the game in Oilers jerseys. Come on man! At least the one dude had Lucic on the back but still why wear an Oilers jersey?

Yeah I think the other was RNH - after their teams effort last night - Eesh

[Five-hole]

Originally Posted by badradio

Loud crowds win games! Good work Dome!

I may not be able to talk tomorrow, but I did my part. I’ll be a little more circumspect in meetings than usual — worth it.

[tvp2003]

Johnny and Mangiapane are warriors. Johnny takes a puck to the head, Mangiapane goes hard into the boards on the first shift of the game, and they both stay in the game and power through. There’s a reason they made it to the NHL at their size.

Originally Posted by jg13

Didn't do the wave, won the game.

Kudos to the Saddledome music crew, late in the third when someone might be silly enough to start the wave, they fired up “We will rock you” which got the Dome stomping and clapping. Brilliant.

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Backlund has arguably been the team's best all around forward this series. He's been awesome.

Second half (of the series) Backs?

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

"f___ the oilers" lasted pretty long as a spontaneous chant leaving the dome by the Casino entrance

See, I don't approve of that kind of vulgarity in public.

The ‘O’ word should never be used by fans at or near the Saddledome.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Acey

I watched the Mang goal about 20 times even though I watched it live. Just awesome.

Nothing better than a snipe off the bar and that "ting". Orgasmic sound

[nieuwy-89]

Came from Edmonton for my first ever playoff game at the Dome, with my two oldest sons (15 &17). despite growing up in St.Albert they are huge Flames fans.

Checked out the Red Lot before heading into the Dome for warmup. Seemed like a “nervous energy” in the buildup to the game.

- The first two periods were rough. The stars lulled the entire building to sleep and got a fluke goal.
- Coleman, Lewis and Markstrom were warriors tonight
- Tofolli and Jarnkrok were effective
- Backlund and Mangiapaine were the heroes we’ve been waiting for
- Tanev was uncharacteristicly bad with the puck
- First line struggled to get in sync
- The third period was a clinic - the Let’s go Flames chant was the turning point!

It was a wonderful playoff experience. So many high fives, chants, and horn honking on our walk to the hotel. My oldest son and I both lost our voices as well. Such a great night.

[midniteowl]

I saved that Johnny's penalty shot goal and tonight's Mangi goal on my phone and I rewatch it before I fall asleep.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Someone from CP was sitting a row in front of me tonight - and I introduced myself. Fun moment.

Always good to meet people from CP.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

He has been great.
And credit where it's due, Dallas has played exactly how they should against a Flames team that is simply better and deeper.

It's refreshing to see the Flames go to another level in game 4 & the 3rd tonight, to which Dallas just can't get to.
When this team elevates, Dallas isn't on our level.

What's most interesting when compared to years past, they didn't fold like a cheap tent on a rainy night. This current edition of the Flames oozes confidence and has this belief that they can comeback when the deck is stacked against them.

I credit Sutter for the huge change in the this team. He was and is the remedy this team has lacked for a number of years. Jack Adams better have his name on it.

[browna]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

Also FYI, this was the first game 5 won by the Flames since 2006 against Anaheim. Hopefully they have the killer instinct to finish things off in game 6 that they lacked back then

Game 6 2006 is nightmare fuel. Remember it more than the Game 7, which I was at.

1-1 12 minutes into the third, Huselius gets a clear breakaway and rings it off the cross bar...bounces out into the slot for a Ducks guy skating back to pick up with speed...Yelle's guy and was a but surprised at the Ducks player luck and inadvertently trips him.

Ducks score GWG on the resulting PP. Flames had game in control, killing 7 penalties to that point and looking good.

Huselius scores and we win that series. A)Becuase of the goal and B)Wouldn't have been the PP for the Ducks

Winning the series meant we would've knocked out the Oilers next round and their 2006 run never gets off the ground.

Text pbp here:
https://www.espn.com/nhl/playbyplay/_/gameId/260501025