Joni Ortio Solid In First Win For Flames
Wow, what an impressive performance by Joni Ortio in this game stopping 30 of 31 shots. I thought he looked really tight, solid and together. Even came out to play the puck a few times and just seemed really calm,cool, like he's been doing it for years.
Could turn out to be even better than Miikka Kiprusoff, he's only played a couple games but wow, so far so good.
Lots of good things about this game, Markus Granlund getting his first NHL goal, nice goals by Paul Byron and Joe Colborne as well, really liked the speed in this game, looks good for the Flames future. Good goal by Cammalleri as well for his second in two games.
Corban Knight 61% on the face offs, I've been saying all year and asking why these guys aren't up here.
Sean Monahan, continues to improve and impress as well, getting 2 assists. He's just getting more confident and is really a great skater which has been quite noticeable the last few games. He's going to be a force when he fills out that big frame a bit.
Will definitely be leading the Flames to their next cup in a couple years here.
Solid game by the captain Mark Giordano with 2 assists and an assist by Max Reinhart as well.
Flames overall better in team stats as well, 2 for 7 on the powerplay which is huge, 53% in the faceoffs and 17 blocked shots. Good team effort.
Good game and good effort all around in this game. I know they're out of a playoff spot this year but next year is looking good for this Flames team.