[PGT] Flames defeat Pens 2-1 in OT

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Lots of talk about Backlund being the goat with his penalty then redeeming himself with the winner while ignoring he had an otherwise brilliant game shutting down Crosby 5on5. Still one of the most underrated Flames.

he had a great game outside of that penalty. He always plays really well against Pittsburgh. I think it started around when Crosby said Backlund was one of the hardest centers to play against several years ago.

He really is an effective shut down center but he really gets lazy other times. Anyway that shot in the shootout... wow. Do that more in the game please.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Well Canada shouldn't even be medal contenders if they don't factor in current state of play.

I would take him over the other 6 right now.

One thing about Jarry is the memory of his mental meltdown in last years playoffs is still fresh. He's playing great right now, no doubt, but a goalie for Canada in a best on best tournament has to be able to handle the pressure.

[jessnuts]

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.

This feels like asking them to score less, so that they can score more? Scoring less makes blow out wins into one goal or closer games...where we wish they would score more...turning the game into a blowout...which we need them to score less in.

[KipperFaNaTic]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Kylington had 22:29 in ice tonight which was third most, behind only Andersson and Hanifin. Sutter is the defenseman whisperer.

I am so happy that Sutter sees the potential in Kylington and allowing him to grow.

Just last year he was put on waivers. Now he is one of our top defenders.

[Macman]

Originally Posted by old-fart

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.

Despite all those great advanced stats and the Flames did play great, they still only scored 1 goal in regulation on 32 shots on a hot goalie. Plus the SO was 7 rounds, that's why I said the outcome could have easily gone the other way especially with Sidney Crosby on that team.

Markstrom was good though too.

[megatron]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Was it only 3 posts/crossbars? I could have swore I heard Rick Ball mention 7 at like the 2nd or 3rd period mark.

Maybe it was more.... I remember 2 by Gaudreau, 1 from Lewis, and 1 more by someone else (Backlund?).

[Flames_Gimp]

everytime I read ATL It reminds me how whiny and classless oiler fans are, worst fans in the league by a landslide!

[Tsawwassen]

Post game links
http://sportsstats.cbc.ca/hockey/nhl...cap139906.html
https://scores.nbcsports.com/nhl/rec...=16&final=true
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/games/2366955