GDT: The captain's back: CGY @ BOS - 5PM MT

[Calculon]

Backlund has 8 goals, 15 points in his last ten games. Not bad.

 

[Mobiandi]

we're one of the best road teams in the league, maybe the best.

we just suck at the Saddledome

It's a good thing that after this road trip we only have 4 road games out of our remaining 14 :/

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

It's a good thing that after this road trip. We only have 4 road games out of our remaining 14 :/

shit

we're missing the playoffs

 

[SaintMorose]

Flames averaging almost 5 goals per since the 3 game losing streak is a good sign

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Backlund has 8 goals, 15 points in his last ten games. Not bad.

channelling his inner Henrik Zetterberg!

 

[JurassicTunga]

That was a solid road game. Backs gets the last laugh on Marchand, hahahaha.
Big 2 points against the best team in the league.

 

[Mobiandi]

Rask's first regulation loss at home this season

 

[Bounces R Way]

 

[Tofveve]

3m line was terrific. Mony got two goals, 1st line creeping back toward productive, new guys showing us some good things (along with some nerves early), Rittich good.

All in all a great, better than expected win in Boston.

Good job boys!

 

[Tofveve]

Backlund has 8 goals, 15 points in his last ten games. Not bad.

That's incredible. Glad to see him getting hot at the right time.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Rask's first regulation loss at home this season

Wow, that is really impressive. I really hope the Bruins win the cup this year.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Wow, that is really impressive. I really hope the Bruins win the cup this year.

I do not hope they beat us in the SCF

 

[DCDM]

Backlund has 8 goals, 15 points in his last ten games. Not bad.

Four of those goals came against Boston, if I’m not mistaken. Big time player.

 

[Bounces R Way]

If Hamonic comes back and they go right back to Hanifin-Hamonic and bump Ras back down I will personally find Geoff Ward's house, break in in the middle of the night, tie him down, shave his head and tattoo the word D U N C E onto his exposed cranium.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

If Hamonic comes back and they go right back to Hanifin-Hamonic and bump Ras back down I will personally find Geoff Ward's house, break in in the middle of the night, tie him down, shave his head and tattoo the word D U N C E onto his exposed cranium.

Can you tell him to play Sam Bennett as 1C in every situation while you're there? thx

 

[DFF]

Missed the game, very pleasantly surprise we won. The two new dmen must be playing well. When Gio comes back, we may have a solid defense for the first time this year.

Backlund totally turned his season around. A month ago, he couldnt score on an empty net.

 

[DFF]

Can you tell him to play Sam Bennett as 1C in every situation while you're there? thx

Bennett needs to play center with someone who can play. I do not mind him centering Dube and maybe Czarnik....but this coach is too stupid to see that.

I dont think he can center Gaudreau, he is not a pure goal scorer. As long as Monahan can continue to score, I am fine with let him be with Johnny. It's the only thing he can do.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Backlund totally turned his season around. A month ago, he couldnt score on an empty net.

Goes to show how random hockey is, and why to focus on the process (chances) over the results (finish) unless that player is Toby Rieder

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

In between flights right now. Very satisfied with the results of tonight’s game. Whoever I’m sitting next to is going to be very uncomfortable with my Flames inspired ROCKET

 

[flamesforcup]

Did Gio end up playing today?

 

[DFF]

Did Gio end up playing today?

No

 

[SKRusty]

Took a little time to digest the game.

1. Backlund's line dominated any line the Bruins put on the ice.
2. Monahan's line did well considering they were matched up frequently against the Bergeron line. Mony was money tonight.
3. The third pairing was an upgrade on any combo we have had there this season. Despite it being Forbert's and Gustafsson's first game together I liked their chemistry. Gus has the potential to be rather dynamic.
4. The worst line on the night was Ryan's line. Worst I have seen Ryan in over a season.
5. Janko and co did well tonight often out against the Bergeron line.

Backlund is a beast right now. I don't think I have ever seen him play this well. He has confidence that he has never displayed before and is carrying the line which says a great deal considering how well Chucky and Bread are playing.

This road trip may be exactly what the Dr. ordered if the guys can get the machine humming like a well tuned machine. Ward should be much more comfortable holding Gio out until he is 100% if the D performs like it did tonight.

 

[Anglesmith]

Still basking in the glory of this victory. We went into Boston and burned their village.

That Backlund goal kind of got buried by our commentators in terms of whether the puck went out, but holy cow what an effort. He just decided from the moment the puck was loose in his own end that he wanted to score and so he did.

Also, another game, another two Gaudreau chances in all alone. It's getting comical at this point, but at the same time imagine where we could be in the standings if Gaudreau had the finish of a guy like Marchand.

 

[Basko34]

What a great win, especially now as every point matters.
Great energy by Backlund, how he plays with that confidence is just simply beautiful to watch.
The whole line is outstanding for us

I really like Gustaffson‘s mobility, he covered Forbort a nicely a few times and did better defensively as I expected. Offensively he played as advertised, good reads on the PP and willing to drive plays.

With Forbort I could see his good stick work, however I thought he had a shaky game overall, got caught off guard a few times, some sloppy opening passes etc.
But he used his body a few times nicely.

 

[viper0220]

If Hamonic comes back and they go right back to Hanifin-Hamonic and bump Ras back down I will personally find Geoff Ward's house, break in in the middle of the night, tie him down, shave his head and tattoo the word D U N C E onto his exposed cranium.

Look in his fridge after you are done, he might have peanut butter jam.