[PGT] Flames 3 Avs 2

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by BigErnSalute_16

I'd put Klingberg-Lindell ahead of both those pairs, I'm always surprised what the numbers show for them but other than that I agree.

They are more of an adventure defensively - I don't care what the numbers say. IMO, the reason Dallas has continually failed to live up to expectations is a combination of poor D and poor goaltending. Which often go hand in hand.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by TheMagicMan

I watched Johnny Hockey's game winner and at first, I thought he was recovering and regaining his balance upon entering the Av's blue line. Upon a dozen views later, it appears that he was either pointing to the net with his left hand in one motion or pointing twice with his left hand towards the goal, signalling that he will score (based on all 3 CBC camera angles). Do we have two pre celebrations on the same play by Johnny and Ritter?

I don't know how to do GIF based on video, but have a look as I pretty sure that he was a signalling he will score vs trying to regain balance 4 strides into the zone. Or am I'm imagining things?

I think it was just an arm pump to get momentum for a burst of speed. Based on the reverse angle.

Man, did the Avs ever play that OT poorly. They gave up possession a bunch.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by PugnaciousIntern

Bennett isn't a perfect player. But he was the most important player last night.

Was definitely the straw that stirred the drink, I am pretty sure it was his forecheck or pressure that made the Dman reverse to Lindholm's side.

[Always Earned Never Given]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Was definitely the straw that stirred the drink, I am pretty sure it was his forecheck or pressure that made the Dman reverse to Lindholm's side.

Yes. Bennett darted on the right side so D-Man could not pass it to his partner on his left. Also Neal on his back in the corner help cause only option D-man had was to pass it direct and not use the boards (as Neal was there) so pass was kind of telegraphed and Lindholm pounced on it.

This is what pressure, Hi IQ and skill do. Hope they learned.

One thing is for sure, this Flames team is entertaining to watch and that's what I want. To be entertained.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Was definitely the straw that stirred the drink, I am pretty sure it was his forecheck or pressure that made the Dman reverse to Lindholm's side.

Dave Randorf was pretty sure when Lindholm scored that Bennett drew an assist on the goal.

[Phaneufenstein]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I think it was just an arm pump to get momentum for a burst of speed. Based on the reverse angle.

Man, did the Avs ever play that OT poorly. They gave up possession a bunch.

To me it looked like his hand wasn't all the way into the glove and he did that to snug it up.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Dave Randorf was pretty sure when Lindholm scored that Bennett drew an assist on the goal.

He also whips around the net and crosses right in front of Lindholm before Lindholm shoots.

Guessing that distracting screen played a large part in Varlamov missing one through his legs.