[GDT] Anaheim Ducks @ Calgary Flames (SN West)

[Fleury’sOTGoalCelebration]

Headed to the dome for this one, go flames!

[MikePatton]

The Flames are better with Brodie when he's playing well than they are without him in the lineup at all - so here's hoping he responds well to the demotion.

However, we're in a good position overall when we can afford to troubleshoot the Brodie situation by sitting/demoting him and not worry much about overall team performance.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Getting annoying that it seems like the team views Rittich as not a long term option and would still rather defer to the aging vet on an expiring deal. Smith has been better but how does a goalie win back the starters net after a season of awful play with 3 above average performances? Especially when the other goalie has an amazing record.


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I don't think is says anything about that at all. They are playing the hot hand on a streak right now, whey wouldn't they? There is an obvious spot coming up on Tues/Wed next week where they will want to split the duties regardless of hot streak. So if they didn't play Smith tonight.....puts them in a spot where they are essentially going to be forced to split the next 4 games 2 and 2. Why interrupt a goalie who hasn't been overworked so far this seasons hot streak unless you have to manage back to backs games?

I'm really confused by the narrative of fans who seem just miffed that Rittich isn't the defacto number one? I got it when Smith was crapping the bed, but it's almost like they'd rather see Smith fail then have the Flames get solid goaltending regardless who it's from? Rittich is going to get his opportunity again the second Smith falters, so what's the issue of getting games out of Smith when he is actually playing well?

[Textcritic]

I'm watching Hockey Central right now, and Doug MacLean said the Calgary Flames "are probably going to play the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the first round."

#### that, Doug. The Flames are winning the Pacific Division.

[Flash Walken]

Playing Vegas in round 1 is a worst case scenario for me.

It's why I've been such a big advocate of making trades that improve the team.

The Flames are more reliant on home ice advantage than any other team for their success, they need to position themselves to have it through the playoffs.

Gah, playing Vegas in round 1 would be horrible.

[CofR]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I'm watching Hockey Central right now, and Doug MacLean said the Calgary Flames "are probably going to play the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the first round."

#### that, Doug. The Flames are winning the Pacific Division.

Ya I saw that too. Doug is a clown

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Playing Vegas in round 1 is a worst case scenario for me.

It's why I've been such a big advocate of making trades that improve the team.

The Flames are more reliant on home ice advantage than any other team for their success, they need to position themselves to have it through the playoffs.

Gah, playing Vegas in round 1 would be horrible.

How do you figure? The Flames are an excellent team on home ice as well as on the road.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

How do you figure? The Flames are an excellent team on home ice as well as on the road.

The Flames top line gets eaten alive in matchups pretty routinely if they don't get 'their' matchup.

Lindholm has made the line better, but Gaudreau and Monahan really benefit from situational exposure. If they can get home ice, I think that could be the difference maker in a series.

Getting Backlund out when they want him out there, getting Ryan out for the draws when they need it, and getting the top line out in situations where they can really take it to a line that isn't prepared for them are huge advantages for the Flames.

[Gern Blankston]

I am going to my first game at the Saddledome. I am hoping for a lopsided Flames win and seeing Kesler go -8 and being on the receiving end of a devastating Bennet body check.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

The Flames top line gets eaten alive in matchups pretty routinely if they don't get 'their' matchup.

Lindholm has made the line better, but Gaudreau and Monahan really benefit from situational exposure. If they can get home ice, I think that could be the difference maker in a series.

Getting Backlund out when they want him out there, getting Ryan out for the draws when they need it, and getting the top line out in situations where they can really take it to a line that isn't prepared for them are huge advantages for the Flames.

Of course the Flames are better on home ice. Most teams are. But they are easily one of the best road teams in the League this year having won more road games than everyone except Tampa, Toronto, and CBJ. They are the only Western Conference team to win 18 road games.

I think your claim that "the Flames are more reliant on home ice advantage than any other team for their success," is patently, and demonstrably false.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by CofR

Ya I saw that too. Doug is a clown

You take that back!!! Clowns are smarter than him!

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Playing Vegas in round 1 is a worst case scenario for me.

It's why I've been such a big advocate of making trades that improve the team.

The Flames are more reliant on home ice advantage than any other team for their success, they need to position themselves to have it through the playoffs.

Gah, playing Vegas in round 1 would be horrible.

They make hay at home but they also have I think the third best road record in the league.

Our goaltending generally has been best on the road too.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Of course the Flames are better on home ice. Most teams are. But they are easily one of the best road teams in the League this year having won more road games than everyone except Tampa, Toronto, and CBJ. They are the only Western Conference team to win 18 road games.

I think your claim that "the Flames are more reliant on home ice advantage than any other team for their success," is patently, and demonstrably false.

where do you find stats on home and road wins?

I would like to dive into this. A deep dive you might say.

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

where do you find stats on home and road wins?

I would like to dive into this. A deep dive you might say.

http://www.naturalstattrick.com/team...pf=410&fd=&td=


That's for home stats, click the more filters dropdown and switch to road if you want those.

[CF84]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Kylington blocked a shot Wednesday night and won’t play tonight. Coach Peters says he should be back Sunday in Ottawa. #Flames


Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Mike Smith confirmed in net tonight. He’ll start a fifth straight game, which is his longest run of the season. #Flames

Oh yeah Kylington will be back...as a Senator

[Flash Walken]

so if I'm reading this right, Vegas is 18th in the league in road win % and 11th at home.

The Flames drop from 3rd in the league at home to 4th (if you count st louis) on the road.

Now, in abstract it looks like what I said might be wrong, the team just seems to perform well everywhere, it's that kind of season, but doesn't that suggest it would be better for the Flames to have home ice against vegas?

If the Flames finish 3rd in the league at home and they play vegas who finishes 10th, doesn't that suggest home ice could be crucially important?

[Otto29]

At the dome for the first time in a while. Time to knock the Ducks off their lofty 3 game winning streak and show them their place in the basement. Go Flames!

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

so if I'm reading this right, Vegas is 18th in the league in road win % and 11th at home.

The Flames drop from 3rd in the league at home to 4th (if you count st louis) on the road.

Now, in abstract it looks like what I said might be wrong, the team just seems to perform well everywhere, it's that kind of season, but doesn't that suggest it would be better for the Flames to have home ice against vegas?

If the Flames finish 3rd in the league at home and they play vegas who finishes 10th, doesn't that suggest home ice could be crucially important?

Absolutely. But I think that can be said for most teams. In point of fact, one could argue that it is all the more critical for teams like Vegas, Winnipeg and even SJ to finish with home ice advantage, since they do not perform as well as the Flames do on the road.

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

so if I'm reading this right, Vegas is 18th in the league in road win % and 11th at home.

The Flames drop from 3rd in the league at home to 4th (if you count st louis) on the road.

Now, in abstract it looks like what I said might be wrong, the team just seems to perform well everywhere, it's that kind of season, but doesn't that suggest it would be better for the Flames to have home ice against vegas?

If the Flames finish 3rd in the league at home and they play vegas who finishes 10th, doesn't that suggest home ice could be crucially important?

Vegas is 12 points behind us and we have games in hand.
If we play Vegas we will have home ice advantage

[Kasi]

Yeah the option is us or San Jose as 1&2. Vegas is going to be third regardless.