Morphinity 2.0 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 (1P) Calgary Flames vs. (2WC) Dallas Stars REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS: Flames: 50-21-11, 111 points Stars: 46-30-6, 98 points SEASON SERIES: CGY 2-0-1; DAL 1-2-0 GAME BREAKERS: Flames: Forward Johnny Gaudreau set NHL career-highs this season in goals (40), assists (75) and points (115), leading Calgary in each category. His point total ranks second in Flames history behind Kent Nilsson, who had 131 (49 goals, 82 assists) in 1980-81. Gaudreau, who is fifth in the NHL with 1.40 points per game, can become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Stars: Forward Joe Pavelski led Dallas with an NHL career-high 81 points (27 goals, 54 assists). The 37-year-old continues to be one of the best at redirecting shots in the League and he, along with forwards Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz, have formed a productive top line. GOALTENDING: Flames: Jacob Markstrom carried the bulk of the load in the regular season and is expected to do the same in the playoffs. He went 37-15-9 with a 2.22 goals-against average, .922 save percentage and a League-leading nine shutouts in 63 games (all starts). Dan Vladar was solid in the backup role, going 13-6-2 with a 2.75 GAA, .906 save percentage and two shutouts in 23 games (19 starts). Stars: Jake Oettinger has emerged as their No. 1 goalie. The 23-year-old went 30-15-1 with a 2.53 GAA, .914 save percentage and one shutout in 48 games (46 starts). Scott Wedgewood went 3-1-3 with a 3.05 GAA, .913 save percentage and one shutout in eight games (seven starts) after being acquired in a trade with the Coyotes on March 20. Braden Holtby (10-10-1, 2.78 GAA, .913 save percentage in 24 games, including 22 starts) has not played since March 4 because of a lower-body injury. X FACTORS: Flames: Matthew Tkachuk is entering the playoffs after the best regular season of his career; he was second on the Flames with 104 points (42 goals, 62 assists). His previous NHL season-high was 77 points (34 goals, 43 assists) in 2018-19. Tkachuk provided grit and production on the left wing alongside Gaudreau and center Elias Lindholm to help form one of the League's top lines. Stars: Robertson, a finalist last season for the Calder Trophy, voted as the NHL's top rookie, has looked comfortable with Hintz and Pavelski. He was second on the Stars with 79 points (41 goals, 38 assists) and led them with 13 power-play goals. WILL WIN IF: Flames: Markstrom can be as strong in the playoffs as he was in the regular season. Containing Pavelski's line will be especially key, but Calgary will also have to keep the shots-against manageable. The Flames allowed 29.0 shots per game during the regular season, fifth in the NHL. Stars: They get more offense from someone not named Pavelski, Robertson or Hintz. Those three have been outstanding, and it won't be surprising if they continue to produce in the playoffs. But other lines have to step up to take the onus off the top group. MORE: https://www.nhl.com/news/calgary-flames-dallas-stars-first-round-playoff-series-preview/c-333638228?tid=333424490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Flames gonna steamroll this team. Mean to vote CGY in 4, not 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Flames in 5. I gave Dallas a game because historically they have been able to muck it up in the playoffs. They aren't a good team, but I think they grind one win out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Calgary sweeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Dallas is so bad, this will be a cakewalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 CGY in 5 but that's being generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valriera Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Dallas has all the tools needed not to get shutout in all four games and surprise everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Flames in 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Oettinger is stifling the flames thus far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 This series is boring AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I've fallen asleep watching each game so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 21 hours ago, Morphinity said: This series is boring AF Classic defensive hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 21 hours ago, Phil said: I've fallen asleep watching each game so far. That's what happens with a Sutter-coached Flames team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Natalie Gauvreau is sitting behind the Stars bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 1:33 PM, Stephen said: That's what happens with a Sutter-coached Flames team. So far Bowness is standing up to Sutter just fine after 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 oh she know's what she's doing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 hour ago, -ERIK- said: oh she know's what she's doing Of course, why else would she have bought them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Karan said: Of course, why else would she have bought them. That part of her is more exciting than that entire series. Edited May 8, 2022 by -ERIK- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 We got the Battle of Florida set, now let’s get the Battle of Alberta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Can't even believe this went 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Stars up 1-0 in the first minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-ERIK- Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Really want Flames so we get to see Oilers vs Flames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Tkachuk ties it up midway through the 2nd! Come on Flames give us that Battle of Alberta and get the job done tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 The shots are 46-13 in favor of the Flames, and it's coming down to the wire. Tied in the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 This will be a disservice to hockey if the Flames do not win this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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