[PGT] Flames defeat Kraken 4-3 in OT

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by blender

Goaltending was basically NHL average for both sides, so not exactly terrible.
Also, if they keep this level of playbupnthey won't be in the mushy middle for long, so no need to worry.

As a wise man once said:

Is the glass half full or half empty? Depends if you're pouring or drinking.

At the moment, the glass appears to be filling up.

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

Even more unbelievable than the OT win: Flames post-game coverage.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Only part of the Blender I didn't like was putting Greer on the top line.

4th line wasn't good all night and probably should have been Zary in spot minutes there.

They were double shifting Huberdeau though for a lot of even and were down to 8 forwards...he looked exhausted by the end of OT

I think Greer was only for one shift. He has a motor, so maybe that was the thought process - have it rub off.

I think it is good for Huberdeau’s ego that Huska went heavily to him.

[Har-Calgary]

Rasmus might be the best player on this team, we’re knocking on LA’s door if he never got suspended.

Huberdeau is playing way better now. Not just because he’s getting points, just looks way more comfortable and making less mistakes. Actually looking like a point/game player out there which is great. Crazy what a dose of Backlund can do for you.

I thought Kadri was unbelievable again tonight, only one point but he looked dangerous whenever he was out there. He’s been our best forward for nearly a month now but this fanbase will never give him that kind of credit. I still can’t believe ppl were actually calling his contract the worst in the league.

As fun as it is to watch these “comeback kids” we still need to sell everything we can. Let’s not get tricked into thinking this team is good enough to be a contender.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Lucky…




But I’m right, right?

Yes….I was kidding.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Yup. As long as he goes back to normal lines give or take a swap with Ruzicka etc, then it’s all good.

I'd be really surprised if he doesn't. I think it was just to get the team going after a very blah 2nd. I thought Zary was really quiet tonight so no surprise he saw very little ice, but that's to be expected form such a young guy at times. I think we'll see the same lines that started this game start next game too. Nice to have some adversity and respond. Good sign.

[blender]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

The blender paid off tonight.

That's right.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by Har-Calgary

Rasmus might be the best player on this team, we’re knocking on LA’s door if he never got suspended.

Are you kidding? They didn't even show up in the Detroit, St. Louis, and Edmonton games. They weren't one Andersson away from flipping no-show losses into wins.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by jg13

Huberdeau in the last 3 games has 5 points.

In those 3 games he's thrown 5 hits which is more than he's thrown in his previous 13 games combined.

In those 3 games he's had 9 shots which is more than he's shot in his previous 10 games combined.

Backlund + Coleman are magicians for getting people going.

I might give Meaghan Mikkelson some credit here too.

After the first game with Backlund and Coleman where that line was terrible she made some really good points on the radio. Talked about how Huberdeau looked slow, and that it looked like he was waiting for the game to come to him, not moving his feet, and was thinking about what to do instead of anticipating the play and using his natural instincts.

Then it was mentioned that she chatted with him privately after that game.

And ever since he's looked good the past three games.

Would love to know what they talked about because it seemed to work.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Huberdeaus passing has been night and day. He'll be tied up with a guy and next thing you know a perfect pass comes squirting out right on to a linemate's tape.

Good s###. Just keep being you huby.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by timbit

Yes….I was kidding.

Kidding about living there? Or just in general. I love me some Nashville.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I might give Meaghan Mikkelson some credit here too.

After the first game with Backlund and Coleman where that line was terrible she made some really good points on the radio. Talked about how Huberdeau looked like he was waiting for the game to come to him, not moving his feet, and was thinking about what to do instead of anticipating the play and using his natural instincts.

Then it was mentioned that she chatted with him privately after that game.

And ever since he's looked good the past three games.

Would love to know what they talked about because it seemed to work.

She actually talked about what they discussed. Nothing technical, just how he was dealing with adversity. Not so much her giving advice either - more just talking.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

Well done



all HAIL!

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by butterfly

Are you kidding? They didn't even show up in the Detroit, St. Louis, and Edmonton games. They weren't one Andersson away from flipping no-show losses into wins.

They were one goal down against the Oilers in the third

[Goriders]

2 points out of a wildcard spot with games at hand.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Kidding about living there? Or just in general. I love me some Nashville.

Nope…we’ve lived here for a long time. Just wanted to recant my slurs on your recommendations.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Credit to Huska who was just getting blasted here earlier. Their defensive system looks great and he’s got the entire line up buying in.

And his benching of Huberdeau has turned his season around

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by dino7c

They were one goal down against the Oilers in the third

Amazingly so. It wasn't like the Ottawa game where they were in it until a gaffe.

[Flame On]

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All this, and the bad guys lost again tonight... "We suck, for a number of different reasons."