[GDT] Tonight! Live from the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames take on The Kings.

[sureLoss]

It is an optional skate, so take with a grain of salt

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
David Rittich taking reps in the starter’s net this morning. Smith not out there. First half of a back-to-back tonight. #Flames

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Totally unrelated question:

are there actually TWO Sebastian Aho's, one on Carolina and one on the Islanders???

Yeah. One got.murdered by Gio last week. The others a D man.

The Carolina Aho is the better player. Centered Laine and Poolparty during their gold medal wjc.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by JBR

5-day break, 4 games, then the all-star break.

A chance to create a gap on the team behind you and put a nail in the coffin of your rival?

Smith starts both.

Oilers are already done. Last night sealed it for me.

Rittich starts tomorrow.

[BeltlineFan]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Yeah. One got.murdered by Gio last week. The others a D man.

The Carolina Aho is the better player. Centered Laine and Poolparty during their gold medal wjc.

Wow I didn't know that, one is Swedish and one Finnish.

It reminds me of the Swedish vs. Finnish Niklas Backstrom confusion a few years ago.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Locke

What part of 0-5-1 inspires you with confidence?

They are due

[yourbestfriend]

Play Smith both games. Next game isn't until Tuesday.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Smith tonight and Rittich tomorrow or do we play Rittich tonight and Smith tomorrow since Smith is such a road beast?

I would put in Rittich tomorrow. Smith had a bad game against Edmonton last time.

Edmonton has our number, so maybe Rittich can shield a win for us.

[CroFlames]

Winning against the Kings in regulation would be nice.

Then beating the Oilers 13-0 would be nicerer. Then I get to post the Leonidis NO MERCY gif in GT thread as the Flames keep pouring it on with huge smiles on their faces.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

They are due

[sureLoss]

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
Glen Gulutzan has confirmed Mike Smith will get the start tonight vs. the #LAKings.


No line changes:

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
now
#Flames tonight:

Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Brouwer
Bennett-Jankowski-Hathaway
Hrivik-Stajan-Lazar

Giordano-Hamilton
Brodie-Hamonic
Kulak-Stone

Smith

[Gaskal]

As expected, Rittich did have a somewhat decent showing when he subbed in vs the Oilers last time.

[bax]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
Glen Gulutzan has confirmed Mike Smith will get the start tonight vs. the #LAKings.


No line changes:

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
now
#Flames tonight:

Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
Tkachuk-Backlund-Brouwer
Bennett-Jankowski-Hathaway
Hrivik-Stajan-Lazar

Giordano-Hamilton
Brodie-Hamonic
Kulak-Stone

Smith

The right call. This game is way more important than the Oiler game. Have to go with your starter.

[nfotiu]

I wouldn't call it a must win, but definitely the biggest game of the year so far.

A few interesting things from sports club stats
http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Western/Pacific.html

We have a 47% chance of getting a division seed and only 8% chance of a wildcard, so really we are battling with LA, the Ducks and maybe SJ for the division spots with the wild card not really a factor.

Goiing into the game, we're a toss up with LA 56.1 for us vs 59 for them.

Win in regulation, it goes to Flames 63 vs Kings 51.
Lose in regulation, it goes to Flames 47 vs Kings 68.

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by Locke

What part of 0-5-1 inspires you with confidence?

You mean 0-2. Two losses including the first game of the season.
If we are including other seasons (and therefore different teams and players) then go back further and see how the record looks.

What part of Edmonton's recent performances cause concern?

Three games left against Oilers this season. Flames win all of them.

[JJFlash]

Originally Posted by bax

The right call. This game is way more important than the Oiler game. Have to go with your starter.

Hrivik likely stays in because of size, hopefully Mangi gets in against the Oilers.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

As expected, Rittich did have a somewhat decent showing when he subbed in vs the Oilers last time.

6 shots, 2 goals. He let in the last one with a minute left and Calgary was one goal down.

Now, Calgary sucked in that game, and when he came in it was 5-1. And it was only his second appearance this season (and third ever). So it's pretty meaningless.

[Toonage]

I'm on board with Smith playing both if he can. Not only was he dialed in prior to the break but he's been spectacular in the 2 games since, even if the team in front of him hasn't been. If he's feeling it, let him run.

[colbym72]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

You mean 0-2. Two losses including the first game of the season.
If we are including other seasons (and therefore different teams and players) then go back further and see how the record looks.

What part of Edmonton's recent performances cause concern?

Three games left against Oilers this season. Flames win all of them.

We said this last time too and got thumped until a miracle comeback made it look close.

[Duffalufagus]

Rittich will get the start tomorrow night.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

Get the W tonight cause they probably will lose tomorrow.

No, no, no, no....go wash your mouth with soap please.