[GT] WCQF: Flames @ Dallas - Game 6

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

How on earth was the second one iffy

Because “if” he saved it we wouldn’t be having this conversation. That’s about it.

[dino7c]

Markstrom is the only Canucks goaltender to win a round in over 10 years so Canuck fans can pound sand

[Infinit47]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

And why would you even listen to them?
The first goal wasn’t good.
But the criticizing of Markstrom in this series is dumb
And it’s from the usual folks who have been criticizing him at every chance this season
It’s confirmation bias at is finest

I mean, the Flames have a 56% share of the expected goals and 40% of the actual goals.

Markstrom can be great and also the second best goalie on the ice.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Living in Victoria I have recived at least 4 different texts from the Canucks fans saying thus is typical Markstrom in a big game. I honestly don't know how Markstrom has played in big games so 🤷

The entire series has been big games. And he's been fantastic. One weak goal tonight doesn't change much of anything. He's the second best goalie in the playoffs. If the best wasn't playing at the opposite end all people would be saying is how unreal Markstrom has been.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

He couldn’t see a thing. He had 2 stars and a flames at the top of his crease.

Tkachuk needs to not blow a tire.

Originally Posted by timbit

If he would have seen it, he would have stopped it.

Part of his job is also tracking the puck.

Lots of traffic for sure but he gets caught leaning trying to look around traffic, and still didn’t pick up the shot.

Tkachuk was useless on that goal too. But he’s a Vezina finalist goalie and he’s being soundly outplayed by a rookie tonight and has left in one terrible goal (1st) and one that I think he’d like to have back if you ask him (3rd)

He’s been good the rest of the playoffs for sure, unfortunately for the Flames the two best goalies in the playoffs so far are in this series. But hasn’t been good tonight IMO

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

I mean, the Flames have a 56% share of the expected goals and 40% of the actual goals.

Markstrom can be great and also the second best goalie on the ice.

Yes he can
Doesn’t mean he should be blamed

[Macindoc]

Markstrom has been among the top two goaltenders in the playoffs. He’s not the reason we are losing in this game, it’s been bad changes and Tkachuk blowing a tire

And damn, we really need to win a few more faceoffs or at least not let the Stars win them cleanly

[FlamesAreOne]

@DallasStars

UPDATE: Luke Glendening is questionable to return with an upper body injury.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

That Red Lot looks insane lol.

How many people are there? Puts the lame ass Leaf and Oiler party to shame.

Man I hope they have fun and I'm thankful there's a train station near by so ppl hopefully won't drive after!

[Mass_nerder]

Play hard for 20. Dallas has opened it up today, and even though I'm sure Bowness is reminding them to keep to the defensive structure, the team looks like they want to put on a show for the fans.
There will be opportunity.

[JohnnyB]

Flames are not out of this game at all. Dallas is not a team that's going to fold easily, but the Flames can still win this.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Part of his job is also tracking the puck.

Lots of traffic for sure but he gets caught leaning trying to look around traffic, and still didn’t pick up the shot.

Tkachuk was useless on that goal too. But he’s a Vezina finalist goalie and he’s being soundly outplayed by a rookie tonight and has left in one terrible goal (1st) and one that I think he’d like to have back if you ask him (3rd)

“Soundly out played”
Back to this

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Ya know all those kids in the Red Lot god love em deserve a Flames win tonight.

They could see their first pair of IRL boobies tonight.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Part of his job is also tracking the puck.

Lots of traffic for sure but he gets caught leaning trying to look around traffic, and still didn’t pick up the shot.

Tkachuk was useless on that goal too. But he’s a Vezina finalist goalie and he’s being soundly outplayed by a rookie tonight and has left in one terrible goal (1st) and one that I think he’d like to have back if you ask him (3rd)

Two level screen and sight blockage.

[kevman]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

I mean, the Flames have a 56% share of the expected goals and 40% of the actual goals.

Markstrom can be great and also the second best goalie on the ice.

Yeah calling Markstrom the 2nd best goalie in the series isn't an insult. Like when your opponent is Jesus being Judas isn't bad. (I don't actually know, I've never been to church.)

[Royle9]

We’ve had the same shots on Horseshoetennger
Sadly the puck luck is still not on our side.

That’s the difference, we’re like 7-8 goals owed at this point.

[EVERLAST]

Time to unleash HELL

[troutman]

Tyler and Matthew, come on down. You’re the next contestants. Do something.

[Moneyhands23]

OK ok as part of the elite ruling class of "The Wall"

Let's all move on and hope we have a killer 3rd period!!!

GFG!!!

[Infinit47]

Originally Posted by MrMike

Because “if” he saved it we wouldn’t be having this conversation. That’s about it.

Brutal defensive coverage is at fault for the second goal. The first goal was a total stinker, and the third one he didn't battle through traffic. It wasn't a shot that snuck into the net just inside the post or cross bar. Markstrom is a big goalie who got small on that play.