Flames 3 - Blue Jackets 1

Game was on Sportsnet

Alright, so they did cover the spread of 1 1/2 goals but at least I got the result right.

I only caught about half of the game.

Offense: 4/5
Defense: 5/5
Goaltending: 4/5
Powerplay: 1/5
Penalty Kill: 4/5
Discipline: 5/5
Effort: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

So their effort was much better this time around. They were aggressively skating around and had a good forecheck going. Lots of sustained pressure.

But... their powerplay still sucks... they keep going for the downlow play on the powerplay with nobody driving the net. I think they should go down low as usual, one guy drive the net, pass it to him if he's open, if he's covered it means the point is open on the other side. Then you get a 2 man screen on the goalie and you can get a nice low hard shot on net.

Their discipline was good again. I think we'll have one of the most disiplined teams of the new NHL.

Watching Phaneuf again was amazing. If you didn't know, you would have no idea he's a rookie.

Anyways, no in-depth looks at the team today. I didn't catch the whole game so I reserve judgement.

Next game is Sunday against Detriot at 2pm. I'm afraid I will have to pick Detriot by 2 for this.

Calgary is notoriously bad at Afternoon games.