[PGT] *Ting* Flames get blanked by the oil

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Problem is you just don't have a clue what you are talking about

The best offensive player that has the puck the most has the most turnovers, its not rocket appliances

When Bennett scores over a point per game he can have more leeway

McDavid has more points, on the ice way more at almost half the giveaways...... but sure. Gaudreau is a stud, had a great game and can do no wrong... carry on.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

3 more giveaways for Gaudreau to stay top 10 in the NHL.

Players who like to have the puck and make skilled plays are likely to give up the puck more - because they have the puck more.

In an attempt to create plays and drive offence, you are unfortunately going to create opportunities against every now and then.

[bubbsy]

I went into the weekend, thinking the flames would be lucky to get one point due to the missing players and 3rd game in 4 nights. Getting 2 points last night, basically made anything today just gravy.

I hate seeing the flames lose to the oilers, but not a big deal all things considered.

[Psytic]

Originally Posted by 1Nite

No, the hit to Backland's head neutralized the Tkatchuck line.

Certainly it did and unfortunately we dont have a second line scoring threat until hes back.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

35 goals by forwards not on the first power play unit in 31 games. If you shutdown the top line and Tkachuk you shutdown the Flames. The other forwards need to find some ability to score. Tampa has 52 goals from forwards outside their top 4 forwards.

^This is it exactly, BT still have some work to do. I think if our bottom 6 was just a bit stronger we would be a hard team to beat.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

McDavid has more points, on the ice way more at almost half the giveaways...... but sure. Gaudreau is a stud, had a great game and can do no wrong... carry on.

The only smart thing you have said all night

nobody said he had a good night but he is the leading scorer on a first place team...GIVE IT A REST

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Peluso had a fight and a goal called back

What more do you expect from a guy with 6 minutes of ice?

Not to play in the game. Im happy with a good tilly but I just don't think adding Prout and Peluso tonight as a presence really helped the team overall tonight. in fact it played right into the Oilers hand with a couple of slugs mushing around. honestly sucked. Prout sucked and Peluso was just there. That fight was lame anywho. Didn't ispire much passion honestly.

[Darth Tkachuk]

I understand we'll lose a game or two. But losing to that disgrace of an organization in s*** hole Edmonton is inexcusable. You can definitely tell it was the third game in four days, and I thought that no go call was absolutely horrendous.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I'm not saying this as a bitter fan..............

............but that's it? The Oilers, that's what a healthy, rested Oilers team looks like?

Good luck with that. Bad, bad hockey team.

Lol no kidding, the Avs and Jets are going to make short work of them.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

I didn't realize Gaudreau DESERVED criticism when he is the team's leading scorer, an elite offensive catalyst, 39 points in the 31 games, and was the ONLY MEMBER OF THE TEAM who looked somewhat dangerous this evening. Give your head a shake.

Not beyond criticism, but his game wasn't perfect either; he worked his magic, but was a bit too cute, too slow - even if by 1/4 sec. and lost the puck a few times that normally wouldn't happen.


Good, tonight, but not great - and he might have had to be great for the Flames to win.

[flamesforcup]

Omfg the next time we play the oilers it will again be a 3rd game in 4 nights and Oilers will have a 2 day rest ffs.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Oilers deserve some credit. The Flames didn't have a lot of space all night and I can't remember a game where they were totally shut down. They looked tired and it wasn't their best effort but there wasn't a lot of room out there. It's ugly hockey but I suppose that's the only way they are going to win games. Peluso doesn't help a lot in a 1-0 game as predicted the Flames would have been better off keeping Lomberg in the lineup.

Why? And Lomberg would help in a 1-0 game?

[keenan87]

I might be alone on this.. but I think the Oilers players hate the Flames more than the other way around. Except for Tkachuk (he is like that with everyone), I just dont think guys like Gaudreau and Monahan really care about the Oilers...

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I know he carries the puck so he has more turnovers than most, but tonight he was BRUTAL.

LOL, he might have been the only forward that created any offense tonight. He was busting his ass out there. He's the last guy I would criticize tonight.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Pretty frustrating night.

I wish the refs had let lucic and Peluso go, but I bet they were told to keep the emotion down tonight.

I disagreed with the goal being called back, but it was a call by Toronto. That's a hockey play, can't take that out of the game.

Bennett's crease crashing penalty was one of the worst calls I've seen in a long time. A player who comes in from outside the blueline, undressing a defenceman and shooting cart's avoid the goalie in that circumstance. Unless he was to not shoot and instead take the puck to the corner. Bad, bad call.

Had a great goaltending performance tonight

That's a penalty every time! If McDavid did that to Rittich we would flip.

Bennett has the worst hockey IQ on the team. He is like Oiler Taylor Hall derp level. But without the points.

[Toonage]

So now I assume they send Peluso back down, recall Lomberg and let him serve the last game of his suspension on Wednesday?

[Darth Tkachuk]

New drinking game! Whenever the Grease play, and Bob Cole is the announcer, you have to drink whenever he says McDavid. You'll be pissed in 10 minutes!

[MisterJoji]

I’ve been defending James Neal all season but come on man, DO SOMETHING! Hathaway is really growing on me though. At the beginning of the year didn’t care whether he was in or out of the lineup but he’s turning into a great PKer with the odd timely goal. Perfect 4th liner.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Darth Tkachuk

I understand we'll lose a game or two. But losing to that disgrace of an organization in s*** hole Edmonton is inexcusable. You can definitely tell it was the third game in four days, and I thought that no go call was absolutely horrendous.

Super weird post.

It always sucks to lose to a rival but the last thing people should do in response is overreact, especially when you consider the injuries, suspensions, and back-to-back games that this team is currently facing.

The Flames didn't play well, but have been playing extremely well now for well over a month and are one of the top teams in the conference. You can't go 82-0.

The complaining about Gaudreau, Bennett, etc., after these losses in these PGT are always cringey.

[Kasi]

Has there been any update on Backlund? I know he’s in concussion protocol, but does that mean it’s confirmed he has one?