Michael Stone was the hero in his 500th game, yet no one thought to grab the keepsake puck. As EricFrancis writes, the Flames defenceman continues to fit in seamlessly for the injured Oliver Kylington playing alongside Chris Tanev.
It was, indeed, his ninth shot attempt in the game – four having been blocked by brave Ducks.
“He’s a shooting machine both in practice and in games. He likes shooting, and today it paid off with a big goal for us. . He’s been close for a while and he doesn’t get in the lineup much, but when he gets the nod he’s always ready and he always performs well.”’s game-opener to be named the game’s third star, Stone continues to fit in seamlessly for the injured Oliver Kylington, playing more than 18 minutes alongside Chris Tanev.
“He’s supposed to, trying to stay in the NHL,” scoffed Darryl Sutter, who refused to buy into the sentimental narrative. Given how much he’s preached the importance of depth players stepping up to be difference-makers, you’d think Sutter might have been more enthusiastic about the development.
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