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stupid mobile interface isn’t letting me center a flames toffoli pfp but im on the flames bandwagon
go flames!

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I’m not sure why you’re calling it a “farce” or “struggled and only won by one goal.” Oettinger had over ELEVEN goals saved above expected (literally more than 1.5 goals PER GAME). If you had average goaltending instead of literally one of the greatest single series goaltending performances of all time that series would not have been close. The Flames outshot the Stars by 6+ SOG in 6/7 games, including 4 times by double digits, and had the much better chances, at least by the highlight packs I’ve watched (on vaca so missed the games, but like the Stars highlights included blocked point shots lmao, the Flames were all extremely dangerous scoring chances), which is backed up by the xG% (Flames had the better 5v5 xG% in every game except for game 1, and according to money puck, game 6 was the only game Dallas “deserved to win”). Oettinger was the ONLY reason that series was close, and he deserves all the props in the world for that. If there was a round 1 Conn Smythe he’d win it unanimously. But the rest of the series wasn’t particularly close, the Flames were consistently outplaying the Stars. Now I just have to hope that Smith doesn’t keep up being #2 in the playoffs in GSAX lmaooooo, so much for the Flames having the easiest path, they’re having to play the two hottest goalies, which is probably worse than playing a good team in the playoffs.

Also I saw that Hintz wasn’t playing, but neither was Tanev and he’s our most important D (best defensive D) so both teams were missing a key player to injury.

And the Flames/Oilers struggles were different. The Flames dominated, and struggled to beat the best goalie in the playoffs so far. The Oilers got the 2nd best goaltending in the playoffs and still struggled to beat the worst team in the playoffs, who were missing their #1 D and 3rd best goal scorer.

I’m not sure why you’re calling it a “farce” or “struggled and only won by one goal.” Oettinger had over ELEVEN goals saved above expected (literally more than 1.5 goals PER GAME). If you had average goaltending instead of literally one of the greatest single series goaltending performances of all time that series would not have been close. The Flames outshot the Stars by 6+ SOG in 6/7 games, including 4 times by double digits, and had the much better chances, at least by the highlight packs I’ve watched (on vaca so missed the games, but like the Stars highlights included blocked point shots lmao, the Flames were all extremely dangerous scoring chances), which is backed up by the xG% (Flames had the better 5v5 xG% in every game except for game 1, and according to money puck, game 6 was the only game Dallas “deserved to win”). Oettinger was the ONLY reason that series was close, and he deserves all the props in the world for that. If there was a round 1 Conn Smythe he’d win it unanimously. But the rest of the series wasn’t particularly close, the Flames were consistently outplaying the Stars. Now I just have to hope that Smith doesn’t keep up being #2 in the playoffs in GSAX lmaooooo, so much for the Flames having the easiest path, they’re having to play the two hottest goalies, which is probably worse than playing a good team in the playoffs.

Also I saw that Hintz wasn’t playing, but neither was Tanev and he’s our most important D (best defensive D) so both teams were missing a key player to injury.

And the Flames/Oilers struggles were different. The Flames dominated, and struggled to beat the best goalie in the playoffs so far. The Oilers got the 2nd best goaltending in the playoffs and still struggled to beat the worst team in the playoffs, who were missing their #1 D and 3rd best goal scorer.

Colorado in 6
Edmonton in 6
Florida in 7
Carolina in 5

No logic. No reason. No stats. Nothing but the heat of passion here.

I think I already said it in one post.

Dallas was pure sh*t and the fact our goalie outplayed Flames means they're far worse than I initially believed.

It went down to the wire and the better team won - but only marginally.

I'm gonna go Tampa in 7, Rangers in 6, Flames in 6, and Colorado in 5.

I think you’re looking at it like Oettinger was expected to be that good, and the Flames struggled to beat him. I think it’s more accurate to say Oettinger played unbelievably well, the Flames did pretty much everything they could be expected to do right, and Otter nearly stole it with an all-time performance. The Flames aren’t bad because they drastically outplayed the Stars all series and nearly got goalied lol, and they still found a way to win in the end. If they continue to play like they did against Dallas they’ll probably be fine against Edmonton (unless Smith pulls an Oettinger) and then give the Avs or Blues all they can handle.

I think you’re looking at it like Oettinger was expected to be that good, and the Flames struggled to beat him. I think it’s more accurate to say Oettinger played unbelievably well, the Flames did pretty much everything they could be expected to do right, and Otter nearly stole it with an all-time performance. The Flames aren’t bad because they drastically outplayed the Stars all series and nearly got goalied lol, and they still found a way to win in the end. If they continue to play like they did against Dallas they’ll probably be fine against Edmonton (unless Smith pulls an Oettinger) and then give the Avs or Blues all they can handle.

Not a chance lol. Should be a great series. Go Flames

Best Player of the Rangers series will be imo Trochek

i understand colorado but they havent played in a week. not that the blues really have either i guess. lightning didnt look overly scary vs leafs. if they dont get a 5 on 3 in game 6 leafs advance. flames are my only real "lock" to move on this round.

stupid mobile interface isn’t letting me center a flames toffoli pfp but im on the flames bandwagon
go flames!

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Flames>Oilers

I guess habs built a winning culture, no?

>Leafs