The NHLFlames didn’t need to see Connor Hellebuyck make 37 saves Wednesday night to know they’ll be in tough starting Saturday vs. the NHLJets. EricFrancis breaks down the Jets’ win over the Canucks in terms of what the Flames may have learned ⤵️
didn’t need to see Connor Hellebuyck make 37 saves Wednesday night to know they’ll be in tough starting Saturday.
Even with a rebuilt blue line in front of him, he managed to shine this season — and again Wednesday in 4-1 exhibition win over theHellebuyck vs. TkachukHas a nice ring to it. Consider crease disruption mandatory if the Flames are to have success, meaning you can expect plenty of post-whistle scrums, not to mention audible instructions form the ref for Tkachuk to “stay out of the paint.”
It’s the type of scenario tenacious forecheckers like Andrew Mangiapane and Sam Bennett could thrive in, creating chaos and plenty of chances for themselves and linemates off of Winnipeg mistakes.You don’t need fancy stats to demonstrate the superior six at the back… but we’ll remind everyone the Jets finished dead last in the NHL this season in offence from defencemen.Many believe this series will come down to which top line can be more successful.
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