Ryan Man Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 p.m. MT | TV: Sportsnet West | RADIO: Sportsnet 960 The FAN 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ryan Man Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS It's a lot like having veggies and rice crackers for your midday snack. It's better than nothing. It provides some nourishment. But in the end, you can't help but feel … unsatisfied. As the Flames walked away from a 4-3 overtime loss to the last-place Blackhawks on Sunday, that was the overarching theme in the locker-room. They'll take the point. But they'd rather indulge in the buffet. "Should win," Head Coach Darryl Sutter said flatly after his team overcame 1-0, 2-1 and 3-1 deficits, but could never grab a lead. "Take one penalty, score two powerplay goals and only give up a handful of shots. Should win the game." To Sutter's point, the Flames outshot the Hawks 47-25 and were the better team - in spurts - in the opening 40 minutes. But they seemed a step off in the third period and were unable to muster enough of what they needed until late in regulation. Elias Lindholm, Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri all struck for the Flames, while Jacob Markstrom and Dan Vladar split the goaltending duties. The former was pulled after allowing a third goal on his 11th shot, 35 seconds into the middle stanza. Vladar came on in relief and was fantastic, stopping all 13 shots he faced until Max Domi shovelled home the OT winner. "For the most part, we controlled possession and controlled the shot statistic, got volume and got quality shots - but like I said, their goaltender (Alex Stalock) stood on his head and made some saves, and they cashed in on some key opportunities," Kadri said. "Hey, there (are) no easy games in this league. I think the NHL is one of the best leagues in terms of everyone having quality - and the best and the worst, that gap isn't as large as some of the other professional sports. "No game's easy. They played well tonight. (But) we've got to bounce back next game." This is the first of two straight over three days against the Blues, before the Flames finish up their five-game, Stateside roadie with stops in Dallas (Saturday) and Nashville (Monday). The Flames enter tonight's game with a 4-3-1 record against the Central Division. 2. KNOW YOUR ENEMY The Blues are coming off a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday to finish a four-game road trip with a 3-1-0 record. Brayden Schenn tallied a pair of third-period goals after Brandon Saad put the Blues up in the front half of the first. Thomas Greiss made 35 saves, including 23 in the final frame to help St. Louis pull to within two of the points of the final wild-card playoff spot. "It might not have been our best game, but (Greiss) had a hell of a night," Saad told Andrew Pek of StLouisBlues.com. "That's a huge win for us." Saad - who picked up an assist and finished the trip with a team-leading seven points - now has 13 goals and five helpers in 34 games this year. With Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly, along with defenceman Torey Krug, currently out with injuries, Saad's efforts couldn't have come at a better time. The Blues got off to an abysmal start this year, winning their first three games before losing the next eight and putting themselves seriously behind the eight ball. That they're back in the conversation and climbing the western playoff ladder here at the halfway point is a testament to their character. With Calgary a scant three points in the clear, these two games could (and should) bring out the best in both sides. It is, after all, like a mini playoff series, already. "We have an opportunity to gain some ground on people here at home," said Blues Head Coach and former Flames enforcer Craig Berube. "It starts with Calgary." This is the first of a seven-game homestand for the Blues, who are 7-8-2 at the Enterprise Center this year. 3. FAST FACTS POWER SURGE: The Flames went 2-for-3 on the powerplay in Sunday's OT loss, improving their season-long efficiency rate from 18.6% to 19.7% in only night's work. DID YOU KNOW? Hall of Famer and Flames all-time leading scorer Jarome Iginla recorded his 1,000th NHL point against the Blues on Apr. 1, 2011 in St. Louis. … Jonathan Huberdeau and Jordan Binnington were opponents during the 2011 Memorial Cup. Binnington was a member of the Owen Sound Attack, while Huberdeau skated for the Saint John Sea Dogs. The two teams met in the group stage of the tournament, with Huberdeau scoring the game-winning goal in overtime on Binnington. Huberdeau and the Sea Dogs would go on to win the Memorial Cup, with the future Flames start capturing the Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy as tournament MVP. Binnington, meanwhile, earned the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as the tournament's top goaltender. 4. PLAYERS TO WATCH Flames - Elias Lindholm Lindholm is on a heater with 14 points (4G, 10A) in his last 11 games, increasing his lead in the team scoring race by three points over Tyler Toffoli at the halfway mark of the campaign. The 28-year-old leads all Flames players in goals since being acquired prior to the 2018-19 season with 130 in 328 games. Lindholm is only two points away from becoming the fourth Flame in the past 30 years to reach 300 points with the club in 350 or fewer games. Theo Fleury (291 GP), Johnny Gaudreau (320 GP) and Robert Reichel (341 GP) are the others. With an assist on Sunday, the Boden, Sweden native tallied his 99th-career multi-point game. He is now only eight helpers away from 300, and six goals from 200 in his career. Blues - Jordan Kyrou Kyrou scored twice including the dagger in the third period when these two teams first met back on Dec. 16 at the Scotiabank Saddledome. He enters the night at the Blues' leading scorer with 38 points (19G, 19A) in 38 games. 5. QUOTABLE MacKenzie Weegar on what he takes away from the Chicago game: "We'll take the point. We're definitely not satisfied with it, but we'll take it for the first game on the road here. We need to get off to a good start. Our start wasn't good enough in Chicago, so we're definitely going to emphasize a good start against St. Louis (tonight)." On playing two straight against the Blues: "It's not bad. You've got to be ready to go both games. It's going to be like a mini playoff series. I think a lot of the teams are used to it because of the COVID year. But these are two huge games for us, and two huge games for them, so it's going to feel like a playoff series." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Man Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Team Injuries, Stats & Comparisons Posting Open 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 A ton of STL players on IR, check. Bhues score first, check. Deflected off Tanev. Just the 2nd shot. Penalties are going to be bad tonight. Refs calling everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conundrumed Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Can we not kill ourselves with penalties… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrob74 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, travel_dude said: A ton of STL players on IR, check. Bhues score first, check. Deflected off Tanev. Just the 2nd shot. Penalties are going to be bad tonight. Refs calling everything. it's a bit of a pattern. Markstrom hasn't been able to shut the door on early goals this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just now, conundrumed said: Can we not kill ourselves with penalties… The 5 on 3 was only 5 seconds, but we ruined a PP with the Kadri call. The Zaddy takes the customary being tough call. It for sure was a penalty. Kadri playing like it's the playoffs and whistles put away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, robrob74 said: it's a bit of a pattern. Markstrom hasn't been able to shut the door on early goals this year Well, he had the angle on the pass to the open guy, but Tanev deflected if against the grain. Nobody makes that save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Great GDT Saymzies, agree as stated above, its imperative we stay out of the penalty box, im abit late starting this game but we need this win and give 100% effort full game we can take this one. C'mon Flames lets hear that Cowbell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conundrumed Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 It’s terrifying watching Andersson and Hanifin attempt to play defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Looks like Nashville these ugly jerseys too wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 LUCIC!! what the hell where did his speed come from that goal wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Was it something I said lol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 I keep trashing Lucic, untill he has more goals than McD. Skate Lucic Skate. Then Stop Lucic Stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lucic plays better defender as a forward then McLotto ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Top line a bit invisible tonight. Guess that means that Dube will get the hook next game. All other lines seem to be doing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, medatswhoP said: Lucic plays better defender as a forward then McLotto ball? If all you ever did was play against McD in the O-zone, we would score a ton of goals. He is pretty much a sieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 The Breadman is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Man Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Must be time for me to trash another player. Let me see....... Lewis has sucked, hands of stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 This is the most dominant I have seen the Flames in weeks. I get that STL is missing key players, but this is not the same team that played Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just now, travel_dude said: This is the most dominant I have seen the Flames in weeks. I get that STL is missing key players, but this is not the same team that played Sunday. I agree its a different team so far tonight, I dare say that Lucic is actually having a good game for his standards, they are moving the puck allot more tonight, I hope they keep the energy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medatswhoP Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Good to see Mangi get that goal too, he needed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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