GDT: Rittich-ulousness: Calgary @ Colorado (8PM - Oh look we're finally on HNIC)

[Mobiandi]

Can our d-corps stop serving up fresh turnovers? Will we see some secondary scoring tonight? Will Rittich see under 35 shots tonight?

Who knows?

Edit: Looks like everything stays the same but Rittich gets his first NHL start tonight.

Lol jk Versteeg (injury), Kulak (scratch) out. Stajan, Bart in

Flames fun fact of the day: Gaudreau is really good

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[Calculon]

 

[Baxterman]

Is it confirmed Rittich is playing?

5-2 win if it's Smith, 6-4 loss if Rittich.

 

[Lunatik]

Can our d-corps stop serving up fresh turnovers? Will we see some secondary scoring tonight? Will Rittich see under 35 shots tonight?

Who knows?

Is Rittich the confirmed starter?

 

[Mobiandi]

Is Rittich the confirmed starter?

Pure speculation on my part. Wouldn't blame GG if he went back to Smith but I hope he doesn't - because Smith deserves a rest after the way he's been let down these past two games

 

[Kahvi]

Is Rittich the confirmed starter?

I don't think the lineups are out there yet, but I also have a gut feeling that Rittich gets the start.

 

[Kahvi]

Flames.nhl.com has a "preview" for the game, no other content than stats for each team and they list Smith and Lack as the Flames goalies

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

They better win this one. Last night's game was totally winnable, but we lost because of stupid, careless mistakes.

 

[Anglesmith]

I think we see a solid game tonight. Both teams played last night, so no excuses.

 

[Lunatik]

Pure speculation on my part. Wouldn't blame GG if he went back to Smith but I hope he doesn't - because Smith deserves a rest after the way he's been let down these past two games

I don't think the lineups are out there yet, but I also have a gut feeling that Rittich gets the start.

I think he gets the start too, I was just wondering if it was confirmed.

 

[FlamerForLife]

Ferly on after hours tonight for those interested

 

[Tofveve]

 

[Tofveve]

This feels like a game where we get smoked. Hopefully not. Go Flam!

 

[InfinityIggy]

Hoping Rittich gets the start. Important to see more of what we have in him.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Ferly on after hours tonight for those interested

Yes, yes I am. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Calculon]

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Seems we have Bernier in net on the other side. Other than that one awesome one vs Anaheim where we were getting 2-on-0 rushes and tic tac toe plays for three periods, Bernier has usually been a (Gaudreau-era) Flames killer. I recall him stealing a game from us @ the Leafs during our big losing streak a few years ago, and he stole back Game 3 in the Anaheim series series despite us having a big lead built up on Gibson.

 

[Mobiandi]

The Avs have also only lost 1 game at the Pepsi Center all season

 

[Kipper933]

The Avs have also only lost 1 game at the Pepsi Center all season

This ain't last year's Avs, that's for sure... I've become a big fan of Girard quickly, he could end up as the biggest piece of the "Duchene/Turris trade".

Never seen Rittich play (and likely will miss tonight's game), but I wish him all the best.

 

[Boomstick]

Let's go guys, need a big win.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Rittich shutout incoming

 

[Tofveve]

Rittich shutout incoming

At first I was like is that a jinx and then I was like no, that's a bold prediction brother

 

[Shawnofthedeadz]

Anyone watch the pre-game videos? When Rittich says he is so happy and excited I swear he is frowning or at least stoned faced. The nerves must be winning right now. Hopefully, he gets settled early and finds himself comfortable quickly in net.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Anyone watch the pre-game videos? When Rittich says he is so happy and excited I swear he is frowning or at least stoned faced. The nerves must be winning right now. Hopefully, he gets settled early and finds himself comfortable quickly in net.

Based on how ice cold his veins were in the playoffs last year after Gillies crapped his pants, not worried at all.

Rittich is a stud and haters are gonna be in shambles after tonight.

That or bad luck.

 

[Lunatik]

Based on how ice cold his veins were in the playoffs last year after Gillies crapped his pants, not worried at all.

Rittich is a stud and haters are gonna be in shambles after tonight.

That or bad luck.

No one hates Rittich. If they hate anything it's the way people put him on a pedestal when they have never seen him play more than 1 period of hockey.