[PGT] Flames lose 4-2, trail series 2-1

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Teroy

If the Flames get out of this series with the way they're playing, the Oilers will kick our ass.

The Oilers have Mike Smith……

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Java

What frustrates me is how Klingberg is living rent free in their heads because he shot his mouth off, while Benn is skating around handing out cheap shots with absolutely no response from our guys. Why have players like Lucic and Ritchie if not to send the message that this won't be tolerated? That stick-in-the-face-through-the-net garbage from Benn on Mangiapane was bush league garbage, but the Flames seem fine with it. Meanwhile an idiot shoots his mouth off and our impact guys have forgotten how to play hockey.

Yup. It’s a huge concern. Benn slewfoots our guy dangerously into the boards, nothing. We retaliate and it’s likely a power play goal for them.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by Teroy

If the Flames get out of this series with the way they're playing, the Oilers will kick our ass.

Yeah because the Oilers totally play a tight checking trap game like Dallas is using to keep these games close...

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by heep223

Flames will rattle off four straight wins and this thread will be enshrined as one of the biggest embarrassments in CP history.

They only need three straight.

[Manhattanboy]

It’s no understatement the next two or three games will define this franchise for years.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

They only need three straight.

To be accurate, they don’t need 3 straight, just 3

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by Teroy

If the Flames get out of this series with the way they're playing, the Oilers will kick our ass.

I feel like the flames will rise to the challenge but the oilers are a different proposition with him they were pushover before that. I know everyone here hates kane and was opposed to it on gut feel but comparing him very toffoli right now performance wise in the playoffs is a huge difference maker

[Lanny'sDaMan]

I am really trying hard to not allow my usual pessimism take hold, but damned if we haven't seen this movie already repeatedly. Amazing regular season only to fall flat against a vastly inferior team. I am praying Monday the Flames we remember from the regular season show up, but I'll be honest. Past history with this team does not have me feeling too good about the team's prospects going forward.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Must win game tomorrow but I have confidence the Flames will pull it off. My only gripe is they Flames (mainly Chucky) is spending way to much time on Klingberg. Forget about him and leave it for Zads or Lucic to deal with.

Keep the positive vibes going for the boys.

Tkachuk takes a penalty and draws one too. Now we're at 4 on 4 and it changes the flow. We're good 5 on 5 but can't because of all the calls disrupting the flow. Tkachuk takes 5 for fighting and that ruins the flow of the lines.

Tkachuk is making the after whistle side show a big deal and he's dragging the team into it too.

He showed in the regular season that he can play well and be judicial in how and when he becomes a pest. As soon as the playoffs started he forgot what made him good this year and upped his shenanigans game but not his hockey game. He needs to refocus and the team will too.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

nothing would make this forum happier than to see this thread enshrined as an embarrassment

All of my posts are written with one thing in mind: being selected for the Dallas fans’ ATL report.

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

Its interesting, people freaking out, saying its done are a lot of the same people that were convinced the Flames were going to win in 5 games and that Dallas was the matchup they wanted. I argued you cannot underestimate the Stars, as far as playoff success goes as they've been there done that and recently.

I was one of those who thought the Flames would be able to take this in 5 or 6 games. I probably underestimated the Stars, but I think it's more that I overestimated the Flames. I didn't think we would see the team play a disappearing act again this year, but that's largely what we've had. Tkachuk is a ghost. Toffoli and Jarnkrok have been net negative contributors. Lindholm is getting dominated in faceoffs. Backlund is showing zero offensive flair or confidence. Flames have been bobbling pucks all over the ice. The list could go on.

The regular season Flames were fun to watch, and played with confidence. The post-season Flames are playing like a different, much worse team. Dallas has much to do with that, but the Flames are also really underperforming. Whatever it is that goes on with the Flames mentally once the regular season ends, it makes them a worse team.

Dallas are playing a good game, they're up in the series, and they have memories of being able to knock the Flames out just two years ago. The Flames are playing a mediocre game, they're down in the series, and they seem to have forgotten that they can win.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

And yet the flames are only the second biggest bed ####ters this year behind Amber Heard.

Would absolutely LOVE to know why anybody gives one single ###### about ANY celeb and their love lives, angst, children, work or anything else for that matter. They're just people doing people things. (Actually an honest question.)

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Teroy

I have also been a die hard Flames fan since the first game at the
Coral.

Than you should be well aware that two of the three best runs in team history featured a team that needed OT in game 7 to get thru round one and a team that trailed the series at some point in the first round. In both cases those teams needed to string together a two game win streak to turn the series back in their favor.

They'll need to do that again to make the next round. Time to see what these guys are made of and if they can do it.

[Manhattanboy]

^^^great take JohnnyB

That’s why it was so absolutely critical for the Flames to win games 2 or 3.

I believe it’s all about DAL now. They have all the confidence, all the momentum and if they stick to their game plan they know they will be beat the Flames. I totally underestimated them. And look they didn’t even play Radulov last night.

Of course you have to play the games and maybe we get a break or two to turn things around, but I am resigned to a rinse repeat scenario for games 4 and 5.

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Than you should be well aware that two of the three best runs in team history featured a team that needed OT in game 7 to get thru round one and a team that trailed the series at some point in the first round. In both cases those teams needed to string together a two game win streak to turn the series back in their favor.

They'll need to do that again to make the next round. Time to see what these guys are made of and if they can do it.

Yes and I'm also the guy who has seen them fall flat on their face more times than I can count. I always hope but find it very fleeting when it come to the Flames.

[taxbuster]

That was ugly.

Got me thinking about people saying "Flames have been playing playoff hockey all season."

No, they haven't. And they don't seem to be able to find the next gear. So far.

NOW is the time for the Coach to earn his salary.

IN SUTTER WE TRUST!

[Red Potato Standing By]

Originally Posted by Matty81

I feel like the flames will rise to the challenge but the oilers are a different proposition with him they were pushover before that. I know everyone here hates kane and was opposed to it on gut feel but comparing him very toffoli right now performance wise in the playoffs is a huge difference maker

Who are Kanes normal line mates?

[Backstop]

So what if, now hear me out, we send Lucic out to beat Pavelski utterly senseless at the start of the game, let's see Joe ruin our night when hes suffering the effects of essentially being kicked in the head by a horse.



Desperate times call for Spartan measures.

[CrazyCaper]

What lineup changes do we anticipate for tomorrow? If Sutter leaves it status quo, I'll have lost faith in him as a coach and motivator. In my opinion, Stone should come in for Kylington, move Coleman back with Backs and Mang, move Ruzicka in, Ritchie out and slide Jarnkrok to the wing with Lewis and Lucic.

[Flames_Gimp]

if they lose the series i'm blaming mt everytime he fights his offense disappears and he disappears...he fought right at the start and he was done for the game, when mt is going, the flames are going.