[GT] Game 1 - Battle Of Alberta

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I’d love to hear an Edmonton fan defend the officiating in that period. McDavid is an embarrassment to the sport. Any comparison to Crosby is an insult to Syd

Sad part, Jiri? That's just the start. He's going to flop this entire series. And he'll get the calls.

[butterfly]

Dallas was so much better than these guys. They had structure and prevented the Flames from operating like they did in the regular season. They also had great goaltending. I'm not seeing any of that so far today.

[iloveicedhockey]

Drink every time the panel says something about how awesome McDavid is.

"look how he took that hit from Lucic, drawing the penalty perfectly".

Alternate would be drink every time Ron makes you want to burst your own ear drums.

[Scary Eloranta]

My only criticism is our PP. Other than that, pretty solid start. I hope they put Smith back in next game!

[CedarMeter]

I’m just itching to hear what this panel has to say.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Okay. All I ask is that they not get complacent.

This has happened in the past when they've been stomping the Oilers only to have them come back because they lost that drive. I don't doubt that things are different now, but they may need a reminder in the intermission.

They honestly look so good I cannot fathom how the Oilers could win this series. I'll take a chance on the jinx because I'm wearing my Monahan jersey for the first time in years and this is the result.

[CroFlames]

Lucic’s penalty was roughing so they didn’t call the hit against McDavid.

And if that’s the case, how does the guy who jumps him not get the penalty? Especially when the guy is Kane?

[dino7c]

Score flatters the Oilers, Gudbranson gave McDavid the puck in the slot...when he is out there make sure, ice it if need be.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by 81MC

Oilers are paper thin and it’s hilarious.

On top of the glory for Flames fans that a series win would bring, the vindication for flames fans knowing this and the rest of the hockey world taking crazy pills.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I’d love to hear an Edmonton fan defend the officiating in that period. McDavid is an embarrassment to the sport. Any comparison to Crosby is an insult to Syd

The Lucic call was the only questionable one.

[Red_Baron]

11 more periods like that please!

[CactusJack]

The inevitable creaming of McDavid by Zadorov is going to be sooooo worth it!

[AC]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1527113653488590848

Oiler fan in the comments saying the hit was 3 seconds after the whistle, lol. I bet it was about half a second.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by iloveicedhockey

Drink every time the panel says something about how awesome McDavid is.

"look how he took that hit from Lucic, drawing the penalty perfectly".

Alternate would be drink every time Ron makes you want to burst your own ear drums.

I'm already 4 scotches in. Are you trying to kill me?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

Pros

Smith sucks
Top line moving
Big hits are going against the right guys

Cons

Oilers score on their only chance against a really bad line matchup
Koskinen is made of horseshoes
PP looks crap again
Refs love mcavi as usual

The grease won’t be that bad again in the series so I’m kind of disappointed that period results in just a 2 goal lead. Should have been 4+. Need to crush them.

I thought the pp was good
Several chances

[djsFlames]

Favourite period in a while.

Looch laying out McDavid to top it off? ####ing glorious.

[EVERLAST]

I can't wait to see the scraps break out and for Lucic to be right about what he said to Zadorov when we got him...." now we can punch people in the heads together "!
Edmonton cannot match us in the physical department.
Wait to watch oilers drop like flies .

[PaperBagger'14]

Tell Edmonton Lanny sent ya

[Boreal]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I’d love to hear an Edmonton fan defend the officiating in that period. McDavid is an embarrassment to the sport. Any comparison to Crosby is an insult to Syd

Listen to Sid new audiobook, the one thing in his career which he would like to redo is yapping at the refs for calls in his rookie year.

This is Connie’s defining feature.

[Johnny Makarov]

Not very happy they pulled Smith already! Booooooo