[PGT] Flames lose 5-4 in shootout against Capitals

[BurningSteel]

Lots of positives tonight compared to what the naysayers thought was going to happen. Hopefully it will inspire them tomorrow. Happy Sven got a chance in the SO, disappointed with the result.

[The Ditch]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Ramo has trouble moving side to side. During the game and very evident in the shootout (not saying the loss was his fault though).

Ramo was horrible on the breakaway and the shoot out, I mean, bad. It's fixable but I wouldn't call a goalie posting a sub .900 save percentage very good by any means. Still, he did look better than I thought he would.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by The Swedish Flame

Stempniak was good, but my vote goes to Backlund.

I also thought Gio played well.

My vote goes to Jones.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Looked just like last year's goaltending, sub .900 sv% and all. Wasn't bad but wasn't great and I know fans are looking for positives but Ramo will have to play better than this.

against the top offensive team in the NHL who had near 40 shots

[Inferno]

Welcome to my bad books T.J. Galiardi. That penalty was embellished but there was no need to even put his glove in his face.

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by T@T

He had the second best FO% among centers...nitwit

He was 44% which isn't good. And he isn't physically strong enough to make an impact yet. I think it's better for him and the team to have him spend the year in Ottawa.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Can't win faceoffs? Check
Can't hold significant leads? Check
Terrible second periods? Check
Can't score in shootouts? Check
Can't deke in shootouts? Check
Can't make saves in shootouts? Check
Takes bad penalties at the worst times? Check
Allows other team to score milestone goals? Check
Playing the same old veterans instead of young guys? Check
A small glimpse of hope, followed by stretches of agonizing pain and disillusionment ? Double check.

Ladies and gentlemen may I present your 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 no wait 2013 Calgary Flames!

We used to blame these things on Iginla.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Doesn't really matter if he's only going to get 11 minutes a night. That simply won't do.

18 year olds should be getting 25+ minutes in their NHL debut!

[Stay Golden]

Considering the experts had Flames fans worried we were going to get routed 5-1. The worst team in the NHL according them, We got a point

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Yeah, they weren't expected to win going into the game, but when you grab a 3-0 (then 4-1) lead, you're expected to win the game.

I think the best Flame tonight was Stempniak. He was fantastic along the boards.

Stajan was the worst Flame. Handled the puck like a grenade, couldn't make 5 foot passes.

How about giving them credit for the great push back after the Caps tied the game. They dominated the end of the game and OT. With a few breaks they could have won this game

We would never have seen that type of push back from last years Flames!

[debil]

blowing 3 goal lead is just bad. while breakouts, transition and offensive zone play was ok defensive zone play and faceoffs were brutal.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Can't win faceoffs? Check
Can't hold significant leads? Check
Terrible second periods? Check
Can't score in shootouts? Check
Can't deke in shootouts? Check
Can't make saves in shootouts? Check
Takes bad penalties at the worst times? Check
Allows other team to score milestone goals? Check
Playing the same old veterans instead of young guys? Check
A small glimpse of hope, followed by stretches of agonizing pain and disillusionment ? Double check.

Ladies and gentlemen may I present your 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 no wait 2013 Calgary Flames!

I thought this place would be bearable in the rebuilding years. You guys are worse than Oiler fans... I'm pretty sure they made it past game 1

[GirlySports]

It's GAME 1

I enjoyed it

[Oling_Roachinen]

Yeah, not sure how anyone can call Ramo's play tonight "very good." Loss isn't on him, but he didn't help them steal a point either...

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Considering the experts had Flames fans worried we were going to get routed 5-1. The worst team in the NHL according them, We got a point

Better yet we're one point ahead of the Oilers in the standings

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by dino7c

against the top offensive team in the NHL who had near 40 shots

Doesn't matter who he's facing a .897 sv% isn't good enough. It's the exact same goaltending this team got last year. It's just one game though but he has to be better if this team is going to be better than the predictions.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Dion

How about giving them credit for the great push back after the Caps tied the game. They dominated the end of the game and OT. With a few breaks they could have won this game

We would never have seen that type of push back from last years Flames!

I'm happy with that, but not happy that they lost the game after securing a 3-0 lead.

Hartley can't go into the dressing room and pat players on the back after this one.

[debil]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Considering the experts had Flames fans worried we were going to get routed 5-1. The worst team in the NHL according them, We got a point

given early fluke 3 goal lead this outcome is basically the same as 5-1.

[Flash Walken]

[AC]

Entertaining game and I was really impressed with our forwards, so I'm happy.

It'll be nice when our defensive prospects force their way onto the team to replace the placeholders (Butler, O'Brien mainly).