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Sylvanfan · 03-11-2022, 08:14 AM

Pretty impressive that the Flames managed to first hand the Avalanche their second straight loss and than do it to the Lightning a few days later. This is the first time all season that I can tell where Tampa Bay has lost back to back games in regulation and first time since late December where they lost more than one consecutive game. Colorado had not lost more than one in a row since October when the Flames beat them in OT. So not only beating these good teams, but doing so when they're coming off a loss the previous game which for both of them had been pretty rare.

Tampa is definitely a bigger heavier team than the Avalanche are, and spread their ice time out more evenly. The Flames got a good effort from all 4 lines in this one as Backlund and Coleman lead the forawards in ice time with just over 17 minutes each, and Dube with 11:11 played the least.

I see Gudbranson earned third star in this game, and from what my awful old world eye test has been telling me, there have been about 5 other games in his past 15 where he could have. He's been much better all year than most expected, but in February and March he seems to have stepped his game up and really been contributing a lot. People dismiss plus minus, but he's plus 17 in those games, plays on the PK, and the PK is up to third in the league. He looks like he's found a new level of Confidence that I don't know if he's ever had before this.

I suppose the Flames technically need to score 1 more goal to get to 200 since the two shootout win goals don't count...I thought anything over 220 would be enough for them to be a playoff team, likely could have. It does seem that lately goal totals accross the league have been up a fair bit. At least a lot of overs for gambling on lines that are 6.5 which I don't remember happening so much off the top of my head. But they'll blow that total away. I thought that if the top line could score 90 goals between the top three guys they'd be in really good shape...Lindholm had never scored 30, Tkachuck has done it once, and Johnny had two times plus they would be playing for a coach who would make sure they didn't shirk defensive duties. They have 82 goals already...nearly 1.5 a game.

agulati · 03-11-2022, 08:20 AM

Johnny Johnny Johnny

The dome was loud last night. Way more so than usual, which was great to see. The team keeps buzzing and keeps winning.

Freeway · 03-11-2022, 08:24 AM

I think they're making the playoffs, you guys.

TheIronMaiden · 03-11-2022, 08:28 AM

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I think they're making the playoffs, you guys.

Agree, but I've been hurt before.

IamNotKenKing · 03-11-2022, 08:32 AM

PS: Hey Ziggy, Flames are at 201 GF now.

PAY UP!

Red Slinger · 03-11-2022, 08:37 AM

First game I've been to in 3 years. I forgot how fun they can be. Although, maybe it's because this team is different.

I've been a fan for a very long time so I've been hurt by this team for decades. They should have had more Cups after 89 but imploded. They should have won the Cup in 2004 (spoiler: it was in). They should have many more playoff series wins. I keep waiting for the bubble to burst this season but they keep proving me wrong. I'm starting to allow myself to believe this team is for real. They are a team that is able to play any style of hockey, and we've seen them play playoff style hockey against really good teams this year and win. They have a real chance to make some noise in the playoffs.

I'm learning to love again.

transplant99 · 03-11-2022, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

PS: Hey Ziggy, Flames are at 201 GF now.

PAY UP!

199 technically.....2 were awarded after SO wins.

CroFlames · 03-11-2022, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

PS: Hey Ziggy, Flames are at 201 GF now.

PAY UP!

TECHNICALLY still at 199. They have two shootout wins and the team is awarded a goal for a shootout win, but no goal was actually scored.

So looks like Ziggy showed you guys… oh wait were only 3/4 done.

Sylvanfan · 03-11-2022, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

PS: Hey Ziggy, Flames are at 201 GF now.

PAY UP!

Did they stipulate if Shootout goals count? Technically it's only 199 scored if you exclude those. The guys who gamble for a living....likely do have the Flames eclipsing the 200 scored by the end of the first period on Saturday, so it's coming up quick that the bet is covered both ways.

Beatle17 · 03-11-2022, 08:51 AM

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Absolute beauty. Our best chance at Stanley. He’ll squeeze every drop out of this roster.

I love how he always gets a dig in at the press. Flat out said you guys said Johnny wasn't a Sutter type player and grinning the whole time. And good players play on good teams, great dig at the Oilers too.

looooob · 03-11-2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by agulati

Johnny Johnny Johnny

The dome was loud last night. Way more so than usual, which was great to see. The team keeps buzzing and keeps winning.

I'm not a wave fan , but while it was going on the kid behind us kept screaming to his dad 'this is the best game I've ever been to!' and the energy was great- hopefully can keep building off that

looooob · 03-11-2022, 08:58 AM

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I love how he always gets a dig in at the press. Flat out said you guys said Johnny wasn't a Sutter type player and grinning the whole time. And good players play on good teams, great dig at the Oilers too.

driving home from the dome last night, I almost had to pull over as I let out an audible loud guffaw to myself when Sutter dropped that subtle the best players play on good teams line- that whole 2 or 3 sentences every word was carefully chosen to say what he wanted to say. masterful

red sky · 03-11-2022, 09:12 AM

Is Sutter implying that the Oilers and their "stars" are no good? Because that's what I heard.

nickerjones · 03-11-2022, 09:25 AM

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We won’t get one next year either (Can’t beat yourself)

Really? The Oilers seem to beat themselves consistently

looooob · 03-11-2022, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by red sky

Is Sutter implying that the Oilers and their "stars" are no good? Because that's what I heard.

well to be quite honest Vegas and Edmonton are the top 2 teams in the division by far

there could be a PhD level course given in Sutter decoding

djsFlames · 03-11-2022, 09:32 AM

I missed part of the game but found it really funny that Stamkos actually went after Monahan.

D as in David · 03-11-2022, 09:38 AM

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I missed part of the game but found it really funny that Stamkos actually went after Monahan.

Is there any video of this? I missed that part of the game.

Madman · 03-11-2022, 09:43 AM

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From the lightning post game

djsFlames · 03-11-2022, 09:58 AM

I like that you can only see the "L" behind Leon and McSourgrapes, looks almost like someone put "Losers" oiler logo behind them.

slcrocket · 03-11-2022, 10:37 AM

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That's a well coached team knowing how much hockey they are playing lately.

I have never been more of a Sutter believer than I am now. Truly an elite coach who knows exactly how to motivate a group of professionals, keep his tactics simple, but effective and is always fair.

Me too. I would have never thought Gaudreau could be THIS effective at both ends of the ice, despite all the talent. I hope that the results this year are enough for Johnny to realize he wants to be here because Sutter can maximize his ability.