[PGT] Markstrom blew it. EDM 3 CGY 2

[Locke]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Flames we’re the better team. People are going to be pissy because it’s Edmonton but if we play like that every night and those clowns play like that we’ll win a lot more than we lose and they’ll lose a lot more than they win. Sure, Markstrom let in a stinker. It happens. Shake it off and move on.

We were a better team all night and we’ll continue to be the better team throughout the season.

What aggravates me the most is that we're seeing a continuation of the same old problem we've had for years.

You're right, we were better, and maybe that will serve us well over the course of the season.

But the Flames are once again showing a complete inability to elevate their game.

Edmonton cared about winning that game, to the Flames it was just the next one on the schedule

Sometimes thats all well and fine, but if the Flames want some playoff success they're going to have to learn to find another gear and immediately is as good a time to learn as any.

Points in October are just as valuable as points in March.

[Vedder]

Originally Posted by Saqe

I mean he has never been THE guy, always played behind Barkov. The expectations were totally off here when he got signed. Not that he isn't a really good player but he doesn't drive a line like Gaudreau.

Ehhh, maybe ask Sam Bennett about that. Don’t think Sam will have 30 this year.

[flambers]

I would think its time to switch up the 1st line, chemistry is simply not there,

I thought the 4th line were really good,

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Saqe

I mean he has never been THE guy, always played behind Barkov. The expectations were totally off here when he got signed. Not that he isn't a really good player but he doesn't drive a line like Gaudreau.

Fair enough, but making 10.5 he needs to drive a line. I have faith he will figure it out. A couple more games and if theres still no production 5v5 then a switch up is needed on that line. Just too bad because all the other lines are clicking.

[sa226]

A couple players had good games. Backlund being one.

Too many passengers though.

Markstrom is a tough one. That was Mike Smith-esque, leaves his net, has to rush back with no time to reset, bam, tie game. He was pretty good until then. Gotta make better decisions than that

Silver lining that it wasn't a softie muffin from the blue line without a screen.

Flames did enough to win, but too many players played too casual at critical times

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I actually blame the long break between games and the Friday off. they were working hard but clearly not in a groove . Oilers looked a bit tired but clearly the team that was playing regular games lately, more connected in the o-zone . Markstrom came up big but then suddenly didn't? strange game

I hate the schedule makers . sitting around for 4 days is a recipe for a game like that .. dislike that a lot

oh and can we ban that dragomir loser before he swoops in with more stupid drive by trolling posts? that would be great

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Locke

What aggravates me the most is that we're seeing a continuation of the same old problem we've had for years.

You're right, we were better, and maybe that will serve us well over the course of the season.

But the Flames are once again showing a complete inability to elevate their game.

Edmonton cared about winning that game, to the Flames it was just the next one on the schedule

Sometimes thats all well and fine, but if the Flames want some playoff success they're going to have to learn to find another gear and immediately is as good a time to learn as any.

Points in October are just as valuable as points in March.

you're better than that

[Flamesfan05]

I thought Hiberdeau is better than Tkachuk.
So far he is not, not even close to the good Tkachuk.
He is playing like a bad Tkachuk. Some fancy passing but doesn’t carry the line and drive the play.

[Yoho]

Mcdavid is seriously like a cheat code. Flames didn’t play bad.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Locke

What aggravates me the most is that we're seeing a continuation of the same old problem we've had for years.

You're right, we were better, and maybe that will serve us well over the course of the season.

But the Flames are once again showing a complete inability to elevate their game.

Edmonton cared about winning that game, to the Flames it was just the next one on the schedule

Sometimes thats all well and fine, but if the Flames want some playoff success they're going to have to learn to find another gear and immediately is as good a time to learn as any.

Points in October are just as valuable as points in March.

Season series is 1-1 and the Flames have outplayed them both games...not sure how you can say the Oilers are getting up for the games more.

As for the points 5-2 in October

[SuperMatt18]

This was actually probably Huberdeau and Lindholms best game of the season so far.

Chemistry is still lacking but both guys seems to be skating a lot better than they had been all season, Lindholm especially looked a lot better with the puck on his stick.

Advanced stats agree too as I think they were up above 80% xGF and unlucky not to get one tonight.

Kadri line didn’t look good and I thought Coleman had a really rough night

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Inferno

But like I said in the game thread maybe he lets in one of the big saves Markstrom did make.

Saying Vladar doesn't try to play the puck so the likelihood of that going in is low is fair. Saying they would have easily won had he started is another thing.

Sure maybe. But that was a super deflating goal Markstrom let in. Lets everyone on the bench down. That turned the entire tide of the 3rd period.

[calgaryred]

It's game 7 of a 82 game season people they have barely even got to play as a team, it's not like they're Columbus.

[Ferarri]

Originally Posted by Locke

What aggravates me the most is that we're seeing a continuation of the same old problem we've had for years.

You're right, we were better, and maybe that will serve us well over the course of the season.

But the Flames are once again showing a complete inability to elevate their game.

Edmonton cared about winning that game, to the Flames it was just the next one on the schedule

Sometimes thats all well and fine, but if the Flames want some playoff success they're going to have to learn to find another gear and immediately is as good a time to learn as any.

Points in October are just as valuable as points in March.

Flames had a lot to like tonight and played a good game. Some holes in their game especially with Markstrom and the second goal but overall I would say it was a solid team game. Top line needs some adjusting but I definitely wouldn’t characterize this as a game that Edmonton wanted more.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Sure maybe. But that was a super deflating goal Markstrom let in. Lets everyone on the bench down. That turned the entire tide of the 3rd period.

Good teams find ways to overcome that and move on. The game was only tied. It wasn't like it was the go ahead goal with 3 minutes left.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by calgaryred

It's game 7 of a 82 game season people they have barely even got to play as a team, it's not like they're Columbus.

Every team they have played will be a divisional playoff team too except Buffalo who will likely be knocking on the door

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

I thought Hiberdeau is better than Tkachuk.
So far he is not, not even close to the good Tkachuk.
He is playing like a bad Tkachuk. Some fancy passing but doesn’t carry the line and drive the play.

Huberdeau had some great plays tonight .. sneaky great plays but his line mates didn't show finish/were snake bitten . give it time with huby honestly. new team, new lines and has still put up points and shown flashes

kadri line with maybe their first game where they didn't show much finish .. again I go back to not being in a regular groove of playing games . it's hard to be on it right away after sitting around

I think some posters are being overly critical of specific players in a 3-2 game

I think the PP was lacking cohesiveness . strangely disconnected after looking so good in earlier games ... I go back to the long schedule break again there

give us ****ing games to play! NHL blows

[MRCboicgy]

Originally Posted by Locke

What aggravates me the most is that we're seeing a continuation of the same old problem we've had for years.

You're right, we were better, and maybe that will serve us well over the course of the season.

But the Flames are once again showing a complete inability to elevate their game.

Edmonton cared about winning that game, to the Flames it was just the next one on the schedule

Sometimes thats all well and fine, but if the Flames want some playoff success they're going to have to learn to find another gear and immediately is as good a time to learn as any.

Points in October are just as valuable as points in March.

I hoped the off-season changes would have made the team a more rise-to-the-occasion team. I guess luckily they have 5 months to figure that out.

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Fair enough, but making 10.5 he needs to drive a line. I have faith he will figure it out. A couple more games and if theres still no production 5v5 then a switch up is needed on that line. Just too bad because all the other lines are clicking.

He needs someone that clicks with him, people laugh about Bennett but they had really good chemistry. Not seeing the same with Lindholm.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Fair enough, but making 10.5 he needs to drive a line. I have faith he will figure it out. A couple more games and if theres still no production 5v5 then a switch up is needed on that line. Just too bad because all the other lines are clicking.

To be fair, he’s not making $10.5 yet. Maybe he is just saving it for the 8 years after this one?