GDT: There is a game in an hr and half bros... Flames @ Dallas

[Mobiandi]

That was a nice glimpse of a Kylington - Andersson top pairing

Hanifin for Klingberg

 

[TheHudlinator]

Hey vlad won this year

 

[Bounces R Way]

I'm jealous of your morning tomorrow

No longer a Calgary Flames 2 goal period sadly. Because it's a Calgary Flames 3 goal period

But I'mma shoot my shot anyway

 

[Boomstick]

Holy shit, I can't believe that. That was an amazing last 5 minutes. That Kylington goal was unbelievable. Way to go guy, huge character win.
Still a lot to improve on, but I'm damn happy. WOOOOOHOOOOO Put it in the win column. Stunning win.

 

[super6646]

We're going to have another 1 goal loss...

Obviously I'm a major Dallas Stars fan

 

[flames23]

I can't believe we won. Haha.

 

[TheHudlinator]

That was a nice glimpse of a Kylington - Andersson top pairing

Would be nice to reunite Hanifin and Tanev

 

[DFF]

Pulled Markstrom paid off. Sutter takes notes

 

[Straight Fire]

Wtf just happened . . . Just tuned in. Maybe my pessimistic bitch post helped haha

 

[Boomstick]

I've been watching the Stars Bally's feed all night. The post game announcers are stunned. Lol.

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

 

[Boomstick]

I can't believe we won in regulation too. That GWG by OK was just mind blowing. I thought we were going to make one too many passes, but holy hell. Wow.

 

[JurassicTunga]

That was insane. Fun to watch. Finally the Flames get that illusive comeback style win.
Huge 2 points!

 

[CF Magic]

Great game fam, this is what trusting the process looks like

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

I can't believe we won in regulation too. That GWG by OK was just mind blowing. I thought we were going to make one too many passes, but holy hell. Wow.

That goal was
https://c.tenor.com/5IZ0erDfLc4AAAAC/:eek::eek::eek::eek:ed-in-my-pants-the-lonely-island.gif

 

[Mobiandi]

Add, add, add. Supplement this forward group because we can take it to most teams on any given night. Just lack the finish

 

[Figgy44]

Happy hinese New year!

Y'know what? Screw it. GONG XI FA CAI to our players hoping for a raise! I wish you more money! Lord Stanley or bust please!!!

 

[Some Other Flame]

 

[Bounces R Way]

Sweet bit of revenge for 2019-20 Round 1 Game 6. That one still hurts. Flames kept on them and had a great third period after being frustrated offensively in the first two. Stars are a tough matchup for this club, their defense is all massive and reasonably mobile.

Great : Gonna give the key vets some kudos here. Backlund, Lucic, Tanev were all terrific in this one all the way through.

Good : Andersson I thought was solid, nice dish on the game winner. Vladar didn't do all that much but him coming in seemed to really focus the group. Lindholm was terrific in the NZ and PK, mostly just OK everywhere else. Kyller GWG was great, mixed bag before that. Ruzicka I've been saying for a while there's a mid 6 C in there somewhere.

Not bad : Gaudreau a little too stationary, was kept outside until he wasn't and scored. Coleman was throwing the body. 3rd pairing a couple adventures but physical and solid for the most part. Mangiapane go to the net score a road goal. Lewis scored a goal so that's cool.

Not good : Thought Hanifin was not very strong tonight despite his nice play on the Breadgoal. Marky didn't like the 2nd or 3rd goals, can usually tell pretty early if he's dialed in or not. Ritchie the guy is trying at least, simply out of his depth in the top 9. Thought Tkachuk was mostly junk, but took some initiative to the net on the Gaudreau goal.

 

[Figgy44]

Obviously I'm a major Dallas Stars fan

Dallas star or Patrick star?

 

[Boomstick]

Sweet bit of revenge for 2019-20 Round 1 Game 6. That one still hurts a bit. Flames kept on them and had a great third period after being frustrated offensively in the first two. Stars are a tough matchup for this club, their defense is all massive and reasonably mobile.

Great : Gonna give the key vets some kudos here. Backlund, Lucic, Tanev were all terrific in this one all the way through.

Good : Andersson I thought was solid, nice dish on the game winner. Vladar didn't do all that much but him coming in seemed to really focus the group. Lindholm was terrific in the NZ and PK, mostly just OK everywhere else. Kyller GWG was great, mixed bag before that. Ruzicka I've been saying for a while there's a mid 6 C in there somewhere.

Not bad : Gaudreau a little too stationary, was kept outside until he wasn't and scored. Coleman was throwing the body. 3rd pairing a couple adventures but physical and solid for the most part. Mangiapane go to the net score a road goal. Lewis scored a goal so that's cool.

Not good : Thought Hanifin was not very strong tonight despite his nice play on the Breadgoal. Marky didn't like the 2nd or 3rd goals, can usually tell pretty early if he's dialed in or not. Ritchie the guy is trying at least, simply out of his depth in the top 9.

Keep doing these please, Bounces. I love reading these.

 

[Mazatt]

Sweet bit of revenge for 2019-20 Round 1 Game 6. That one still hurts a bit. Flames kept on them and had a great third period after being frustrated offensively in the first two. Stars are a tough matchup for this club, their defense is all massive and reasonably mobile.

Great : Gonna give the key vets some kudos here. Backlund, Lucic, Tanev were all terrific in this one all the way through.

Good : Andersson I thought was solid, nice dish on the game winner. Vladar didn't do all that much but him coming in seemed to really focus the group. Lindholm was terrific in the NZ and PK, mostly just OK everywhere else. Kyller GWG was great, mixed bag before that. Ruzicka I've been saying for a while there's a mid 6 C in there somewhere.

Not bad : Gaudreau a little too stationary, was kept outside until he wasn't and scored. Coleman was throwing the body. 3rd pairing a couple adventures but physical and solid for the most part. Mangiapane go to the net score a road goal. Lewis scored a goal so that's cool.

Not good : Thought Hanifin was not very strong tonight despite his nice play on the Breadgoal. Marky didn't like the 2nd or 3rd goals, can usually tell pretty early if he's dialed in or not. Ritchie the guy is trying at least, simply out of his depth in the top 9.

Specifically on Ruzicka, I remembered a couple good plays there in the 3rd well before the Flames scored where he'd go in and establish the zone time/get it in with a smart/good play which helped set the Flames up (notable on the Mangiapane goal). Quite a few times offensively as well where he'd make a subtle nifty move before pivoting to make a play or take a shot. There hasn't been a lot to dislike from him offensively as a 4th line C. Just get Ritchie out of here so Lucic - Ruzicka - Lewis is a 100% legit 4th line option

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Specifically on Ruzicka, I remembered a couple good plays there in the 3rd well before the Flames scored where he'd go in and establish the zone time/get it in with a smart/good play which helped set the Flames up (notable on the Mangiapane goal). Quite a few times offensively as well where he'd make a subtle nifty move before pivoting to make a play or take a shot. There hasn't been a lot to dislike from him offensively as a 4th line C. Just get Ritchie out of here so Lucic - Ruzicka - Lewis is a 100% legit 4th line option

but Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips is 100% a legit 3rd line option...

Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips
Monahan - Dube - Lewis

 

[Mazatt]

but Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips is 100% a legit 3rd line option...

Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips
Monahan - Dube - Lewis

Regardless of who's called the 3rd or 4th line there, it'd be nice to have a legit chance to argue that they have a somewhat good bottom 6. Like, imagine the type of things the Flames could do if say, Coleman is bumped down by a Giroux level player and

Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips
Monahan - Dube - Coleman

is an actual option to run. Either way enjoy that Lucic - Ruzicka pairing going on becuase they are guys (as Sutter has said for Ruzicka specifically) can take advantage of his size to protect the puck ala Lucic, and having some type of playmaker in Phillips would open up looks for him to do more than Lewis rn

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Regardless of who's called the 3rd or 4th line there, it'd be nice to have a legit chance to argue that they have a somewhat good bottom 6. Like, imagine the type of things the Flames could do if say, Coleman is bumped down by a Giroux level player and

Lucic - Ruzicka - Phillips
Monahan - Dube - Coleman

is an actual option to run. Either way enjoy that Lucic - Ruzicka pairing going on becuase they are guys (as Sutter has said for Ruzicka specifically) can take advantage of his size to protect the puck ala Lucic, and having some type of playmaker in Phillips would open up looks for him to do more than Lewis rn

*has, not would! They had insane chemistry in game 82 last year.