[PGT] Flames defeat Pens 2-1 in OT

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

The 3 on 3 trios were strange and missing something on each unit.

Tanev was great out there though I thought

Johnny - Lindy - Kylington would absolutely be a unit I'd run with.

Johnny, Tanev and Kylington might be interesting. A shutdown D-pairing and 2 game-breakers. Let Kylington play rover without risk.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Dion

Why is "winning" spelled with only two N's instead of three?
Is there some reason for this that I am missing?

[Plett25]

Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper

I know their goal totals look impressive. But I feel like their GF totals have been inflated with all the 5-0, 6-0 wins. Seems like this team has either won big or lost close/OT games this season.

Think I heard on the radio that the team has only won 2 one goal games so far. Some additional finish would've made all the difference.

If you take away the 6 SO wins, the Flames still have a 7-4-5 record and a +2 goal differential. That's a 97 point pace over 82 games which (consults snake) is good enough for the playoffs.

[bzoo02]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

Why is "winning" spelled with only two N's instead of three?

Is there some reason for this that I am missing?

I'm sure Dion ragrets it. Let him enjoy the lovely desert that is wining. Backs is a sweat angle for poting that game winer

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Jarry was incredible. I wonder if he is on the list for team Canada.

[Titan2]

Originally Posted by zamler

NSFW!

Link

Double thanks for beer chug lady. AWESOME!!

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Teams are not enjoying Calgary's forecheck.





That last quote is from the Penguin's beat writer. The Flames are building a reputation as a team that is no fun to play.

I feel like the team finally has an 'Identity'. Thank you, Darryl.

- Flames Fans

[klikitiklik]

[QUOTE=Gaskal;8087613]Around the League Report

Originally Posted by Titan2

Double thanks for beer chug lady. AWESOME!!

I just realized she's not chugging at all! There's a cover on that beer!!

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Keep it rolling boys

https://twitter.com/user/status/1465560666236989443

Starting in game 20 of the 2001-02 season the wheels fell off the bus pretty hard.

The 11 games from 20 t0 30 they went 1-6-4, then won two of three, and then winless in 5.

If this year's team keeps chugging they'll have that ugly season behind them soon.

[Knut]

[QUOTE=klikitiklik;8087828]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Around the League Report









I just realized she's not chugging at all! There's a cover on that beer!!

They have new sippy cup lids.

[Draug]

[QUOTE=klikitiklik;8087828]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Around the League Report





I just realized she's not chugging at all! There's a cover on that beer!!

The lids they use now have an opening in them which is about the same size as one in a can. The lids no longer foam all over and you can easily drink with them on.

[old-fart]

Originally Posted by Macman

It was a good game but it could have gone either way and the Flames were a bit lucky to win and get the 2 points.

Good game by Tristan Jarry as the Flames outshot the Pens 32-22.

I would have liked to maybe see a different player selection in overtime, no Lindholm, Tkachuk or Monahan tonight.

As pointed out already, the game was a 7 round shoot out and not OT as the title suggests. Again, lucky win for the Flames especially against a good goalie like Jarry.

Sweet snipe by Milan Lucic for the Flames only regulation goal.

I also think it was a bit of a fluke goal on the Penguins only goal as that pass by Crosby was meant for the guy down low but was deflected by Jake Guentzel.

I don't quite get the narrative that the Flames were a bit lucky to get the two points.

The Flames completely dominated this game, ending up somewhere in the 75% xGF stat. If not for Jarry standing on his head and three posts, this is a 5-1 or 5-0 blowout. It could easily have been 3 or 4 zip at the end of the first. If the Flames DID NOT get two points out of this it would have been a complete fluke because honestly, no matter how good the goalie is at the other end, if you are 75% xGF and you have a moderately competent goalie (and the Flames have something far more than "moderately competent goalie" in both their goalies) you will win the vast majority of your games.

The Pens were exceedingly lucky to get one point out of this, and should pack it up and run like the Ikea commercial.

[Scroopy Noopers]

[QUOTE=Knut;8087849]

Originally Posted by klikitiklik

They have new sippy cup lids.

“New”. They were there when I lived in Calgary years ago.

[Flame On]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Teams are not enjoying Calgary's forecheck.

Sportsnet headline translation: Flames eking out wins, annoying to other NHL teams.

[phibar]

At the end of the first, a penalty was called on Pitts, Syd complained, and the refs huddled. This resulted in offsetting minors. Never seen this before. It definitely seemed like Syd talked the ref into looking at an extra penalty. I was at the gaem, so I didn't hear any commentary. Is this normal?

[old-fart]

Originally Posted by phibar

At the end of the first, a penalty was called on Pitts, Syd complained, and the refs huddled. This resulted in offsetting minors. Never seen this before. It definitely seemed like Syd talked the ref into looking at an extra penalty. I was at the gaem, so I didn't hear any commentary. Is this normal?

I don't know if it is normal, but it did result in the right call. There is no question that Coleman grabbed the Pens stick, and as he let it go it flipped up into his face. In that scenario, the refs got it right.

The missed interference call in the third (I think) was by far the worst missed call of the night.

[Heavy Jack]

What a game and big shout out to Kylington in particular. Amazing two line passes all game and the shift he had after assisting on Lucic’s goal was an outright clinic by him. His pinches are incredible and the way he’s able to skate back to defence after pinch plays and face the opposition skating backwards is unreal. I think he could turn into a truly special talent if he continues taking the strides he’s been taking. Loving seeing him start OT as well!

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

What a game and big shout out to Kylington in particular. Amazing two line passes all game and the shift he had after assisting on Lucic’s goal was an outright clinic by him. His pinches are incredible and the way he’s able to skate back to defence after pinch plays and face the opposition skating backwards is unreal. I think he could turn into a truly special talent if he continues taking the strides he’s been taking. Loving seeing him start OT as well!

I'd like to hear Tanev's comparison between Kylington and Hughes.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper

I know their goal totals look impressive. But I feel like their GF totals have been inflated with all the 5-0, 6-0 wins. Seems like this team has either won big or lost close/OT games this season.

Think I heard on the radio that the team has only won 2 one goal games so far. Some additional finish would've made all the difference.

That can easily be explained by their poor overtime record which all would be 1 goal wins. So yes, additional finish in OT is needed.

They only have 4 regulation losses in 22 games, so the close losses you're referencing are almost non existent. Take away the first game of the season vs Edmonton, and there's only 3.

1-4 SJS
2-4 MTL
2-4 WPG

3 of 22 games is not a systematic issue

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

Jarry was incredible. I wonder if he is on the list for team Canada.

he is not

Carey Price, Marc-Andre Fleury, Darcy Kuemper, Jordan Binnington, Carter Hart and MacKenzie Blackwood will all be contending for three roster spots

https://theathletic.com/news/price-f.../hqqjzGYIUYN7/