[PGT] Bolts 4 Flames 3

[GranteedEV]

Looking at the bright side. Could have lost 3-0 or 5-0 and had the goal differential drop to -9 or -11

Only lost 4-3. Goal differential at -7

[AC]

So frustrating watching this team when the top players just seem off. Tkachuk with the empty net made 3 awful plays with the puck.

Unfortunately this game comes down to that terrible PP for the shorthanded goal. 3 odd-man rushes against before they finally scored.

[Dragomir]

See you all at the draft, this team is not making the playoffs sadly

[Abatedmean]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Lightning were the better team but the Flames didn't embarrass themselves as it was special teams that let them down. Ward seems hell bent on taking himself out of the running to coach this team next season. His player deployment at times is as clueless as I have seen from any coach.

I was just thinking the same way. He is either clueless or just really does not want the job for next year.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Normally the time out crowd makes me chuckle but man, what a huge downgrade from Monahan tkachuk gaudreau Lindholm to Bennett backlund mangiapane lucic

They finally looked like they were rolling in this game too.

[Jetfire]

I don't see any situation where a timeout shouldn't be used when you're down by just a goal with only a couple minutes left. We had momentum scoring the power play goal, the team was buzzing, surely you want your best guys out there as much as possible and not do the "roll 4 lines" crap in a situation that crucial to the season.

It's the Lightning and I wasn't necessarily expecting a win, though I certainly hoped for one. Get back at it and beat the Panthers and then we've got 7/10 points on a difficult road trip.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by AC

So frustrating watching this team when the top players just seem off. Tkachuk with the empty net made 3 awful plays with the puck.

Unfortunately this game comes down to that terrible PP for the shorthanded goal. 3 odd-man rushes against before they finally scored.

He held onto the puck forever with the empty net and when he finally makes a pass it's a bad one near a Lightning player and they lose possession.

[nieuwy-89]

Too little, too late.

Makes that lost point in Nashville hurt even more.

Tomorrow is now a must-win game.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Bennett and Lucic are not going to help you tie the goddamn game.

Why throw away that opportunity after making it 4-3? Never mind the lack of a timeout.

Geoff, you're an idiot.

I tragically laughed when I saw them out there.

[BrennyBaller]

We’re not going anywhere with Lucic getting a regular shift on the 3rd line when we’re chasing the game, getting PP time, and getting time in the last minute to tie the game. As long as his best bud Geoff is coaching he will never be held accountable. I don’t even mind Lucic, but when you’re chasing a game he should be stapled you the bench, not Ryan.

[ComixZone]

33 wins. 33 losses.

This loss was predictable right from the get go - no one wanted it enough. No one pushed with the extra effort it requires to win games at this time of the year. That’s disappointing.

[direwolf]

If we can get a favorable OOT tonight and beat the Panthers tomorrow, everything will be fine.

[Manhattanboy]

Ward is clueless.

We could have the guy from Weekend at Bernies behind the bench and it would make no difference.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

I don't see any situation where a timeout shouldn't be used when you're down by just a goal with only a couple minutes left. We had momentum scoring the power play goal, the team was buzzing, surely you want your best guys out there as much as possible and not do the "roll 4 lines" crap in a situation that crucial to the season.

It's the Lightning and I wasn't necessarily expecting a win, though I certainly hoped for one. Get back at it and beat the Panthers and then we've got 7/10 points on a difficult road trip.

Remember the Flames sucks at home ice.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Abatedmean

Wouldnt blink an eye if Ward doesnt play another game as a flame coach.

Flames ownership probably thinks they can squeeze in for that playoff revenue even with him behind the bench, so they can get away without shelling out another couple mil for a proper coach. Even though the team is begging for it at this point.

[midniteowl]

Does Ward know there is a thing called Time Out that he can use?

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by skcli

Remember the Flames sucks at home ice.

Yeah I'm aware, we really need these road points. We have next to no road games left after this road trip in comparison to home ones.

[Abatedmean]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Ward is clueless.

We could have the guy from Weekend at Bernies behind the bench and it would make no difference.

Eh, at least they make fluke into making the right call here or there

[GirlySports]

I know this is unpopular here but I hope the Flames miss the playoffs this year. I cant stomach them accidentally winning a round and signing Ward for 3 years.

[OldSam]

Ward knows you lose the timeout after the game, right? So embarrassing. I guess we will lose tomorrow because we are truly a .500 team.