[PGT] Flames beat Kings 3–2!!!!!!

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

The officiating was bad but I think some of the blame for that has to go to Sean Durzi. That was truly some of the most embarrassing and blatant embellishment I’ve ever witnessed in a hockey game.

He will go down as the only player in NHL history to be choke-slammed by Johnny Gaudreau, and then acts like his arm snapped him half after a love tap from Tkachuk only to be firing bombs on the ensuing power play. Not only is that embarrassing for the game to begin with but it makes the refs look stupid too.

Thankfully the Hockey Gods took note and gave him a cheap penalty at the end.

Sean Durzi is no good.

Plus took several cheap shots at Chucky that didn't get called. I understand that there's the game within the game between players, but the refs need to be a little more aware of what's happening in both directions.

[Sylvanfan]

Nice win to bust out of this mini slump. I was worried early on when the Flames weren't up 3-0 when they could have been, than L.A. got the two to take the lead that this might be another night where things would not go the right way.

Much tougher team mentally than some past versions to stick with it and grind it out in the end. Pretty good sign of a Leader to come out with the opening and game winning goal, and the primary assist on the game tying goal too. Nice to see Markstrom hold the fort after the first as well.

Kings will be a tricky out come playoff time. Todd McLellan has done a good job coaching them, and apparently picked up some of McDavid's diving tips to pass onto this group too.

[Bob Loblaw]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

The problem with the Tkachuk call and review is that I don’t think it was called initially.

Play continued with Gaudreau having the puck, and the whistle only blew when the Kings got possession.

You can only review to confirm a double minor if the call was made initially, but unless we couldn’t hear the whistle on TV it doesn’t seem like the call was made initially.

It would have interesting to see what the officials would have done had Gaudreau hit the empty net.

[zamler]

sorry 'bout the delay technical things

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might be the last time I do these for a bit it's taking up a lot of my time

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by Boreal

The reffing was terrible and Daneault must have been watching clips of Kovalev in the ‘04 playoffs.

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He drops like he was shot leaving his teammate to defend an empty net.

Tough as nails.

Ahhh... back in the good old days when being a goat was a bad thing.

[dino7c]

definitely the worst reffed game of the year and that's saying something

still pulled it out

I didn't love the first goal but Markstrom was great the rest of the way, good thing Sutter didn't pull him lol

[blankall]

Originally Posted by dino7c

People are complaining because the second the Flames took the lead they were only being called one way. There was also some major embellishment which is also a penalty.

Closing your hand on the puck is supposed to be automatic.

Also the loose interpretation of the rules at the end. Ref is allowed to double check to make sure the correct call was made...except they didn't make a call they blew the whistle because someone was hurt...not to mention Tkachuk was getting hooked on the play.

Reffing was terrible man

On the last call, I was confused. I thought I was watching the NFL with that replay penalty. Then I thought, have I been misinterpreting the nhl rules all along. Could but believe refs were so blatantly disregarding the rules with such confidence. Blows my mind that was allowed to happen.

[sureLoss]

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[AC]

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Focusing only on Lindholm on his goal is just delightful. He makes the great play along the boards, and then stealthily circles around all the Kings outside of the high danger area, then darts in for the one timer.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by dino7c

They never made a call in the first place, they weren't checking to see who's stick it was

You have no idea what was or wasn’t called. The ref blew it dead because the LA player was hurt. Did the other ref call a penalty? Did the linesman?

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

I wish the refs would (could?) look at the context of the high stick. If the offending player has their stick lifted, causing the high stick, that should be taken into account.

Players are responsible for their stick at all times. Being stick lifted isn’t an excuse.

[iloveicedhockey]

Gudbranson was a beast tonight.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by Boreal

Watching on the NHL app.

Flames Feed: Sportsnet…. Nothing.
“The game you were watching is over.”

Kings Feed: Full postgame show, usually well over an hour.

Sportsnet really knows how to grow an audience.

To be fair this isn’t entirely what happened. I think within 5 seconds after the Flames game, it’s possible it could be even less time than that, they were straight to Matthews and the 3 goals / Vaive story. Then after that they got back to the Flames for a replay.

So they had coverage, just… had to… get… Leafs stuff… in there. Phew! Close one.

[Manhattanboy]

Proud of the boys tonight. Great game. Overcame lots of adversity going into the game and until the very end.

[home_sweet_dome]

Would love to see the Kings in the playoffs cuz Johnny owns them.

This win should go a long way in locking up the Pacific but would love to see Backlund as the 3rd line C with Coleman and Jarnkrok and either Ruzicka or Dube between Toffoli and Mangi.

Backlund has no chemistry with 73/88 and is holding that line back but would be incredible as the 3rd line C. Worth giving Ruzicka and Dube some extended looks with 73/88 and if either works the forward lines would really be lethal going into the playoffs.

[Dion]

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[Coach]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

You have no idea what was or wasn’t called. The ref blew it dead because the LA player was hurt. Did the other ref call a penalty? Did the linesman?
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The Flames had had full control of the puck and the play wasn't blown down, so there obviously wasn't a penalty being called.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by zamler

sorry 'bout the delay technical things

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might be the last time I do these for a bit it's taking up a lot of my time

Just come back in May pls.

[OldSam]

Well done Flames. Well done.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

You have no idea what was or wasn’t called. The ref blew it dead because the LA player was hurt. Did the other ref call a penalty? Did the linesman?



Players are responsible for their stick at all times. Being stick lifted isn’t an excuse.

No hands went up, Flames had the puck no whistle, play called dead when the Kings got the puck and the guy was acting like he was dying (good to go for the PP)

Players are responsible for their sticks but high sticks are missed all the time, like earlier in the game. Review them all or none

[zamler]

Y'ar smoking something heavy if you think that last penalty was by the book. Total BS engineered call.