GDT: Kraken at Flames, 27 Dec

[Fuhrious]

And they're back!

Both teams have won 3 of their last 5 and sport very similar records in the West standings. Flames lost their last game 5-3 to the Kings just before the holiday break, but have beaten the Kraken twice this year already winning 6-3 on Nov 4 and a 4-3 OT win on Nov 20.

Previously, Puckpedia had listed today for both Grubauer and Burakovsky's expected return from injury. Looking at the site right now, it lists the expected return for both as "unknown". Schwartz still shows as Jan 11, PEB as Jan 18. I'll keep an eye on the usual social media spots for starting goalie info and injury updates, but if it's anything like McCann the other night we might not find out until they take the ice for warmup?

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[kihei]

Let's get off to a good start with the rest of the season. Not exactly a rousing battle cry, but we have a lot of work to do.

 

[kihei]

Yamamoto on a break scores on a terrific shot

 

[kihei]

Oleksiak makes the mother of all stupid mistakes as the Flames power play starts and we are even.

 

[majormajor]

I didn't think Yams was the right move for the roster but I love the guy.

 

[kihei]

Driedger faced only eight shots in the first period but looked very solid.

 

[kihei]

This game isn't boring exactly but it lulls me into inattention occasionally.

 

[Toomany7pins]

I don’t get the skate around and look at each other when you have a PP opportunity with 30 seconds left in the first Period.

 

[The Marquis]

This game isn't boring exactly but it lulls me into inattention occasionally.

Boy this couldn’t be more true. It’s been the case with games against the Flames. They haven’t been interesting in a couple seasons. Kraken really aren’t most of the time either, so it can get dull.

 

[sigma six]

This game isn't boring exactly but it lulls me into inattention occasionally.

The espn+ commercial loop finishes the job, though. It's so damn annoying.

 

[Fuhrious]

Only caught the 2nd, Driedger had a great period

 

[The Marquis]

I’ve had 21-22 levels of drank tonight. I blame Driedger being in net. Muscle memory.

 

[The Marquis]

Hell yes buds!!!! Wenny!!! Booktoks fave!

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Nice shot by Wennberg

 

[The Marquis]

I think the Flames are the Pacific division club I hate least besides of course, the Kraken.

 

[kihei]

Wennberg gives us the lead.

 

[Fuhrious]

Wow laser wrister by Wennberg

 

[Fuhrious]

Still not loving Dumo but gotta admit he and Evans have been a really good pairing in damn near every game they’ve played together…

Uggggggh please don’t turtle

 

[The Marquis]

Still not loving Dumo but gotta admit he and Evans have been a really good pairing in damn near every game they’ve played together…

Uggggggh please don’t turtle

Yes, yep and yeeeessass

 

[Fuhrious]

Man so chuffed for Driedger right now. Guy came all the way back and is having a great game after so long. Just really happy for the guy.

 

[kihei]

What a performance in goal. Couldn't be happier for Driedger.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

Seven! Miss you guys. Love this team.

 

[Toomany7pins]

Great game by CD in the net. Happy for the guy after losing last year to injury.

 

[The Marquis]

Seven! Miss you guys. Love this team.

Piper freaking Shaw!

 

[kihei]

According to TOI management, we were tonight what we seem to sometimes be, a hockey club with three equal lines dividing the heavy lifting.