Matthew Tkachuk showed why he may just be the league’s most dangerous weapon in front of the net as his Flames rolled over the Islanders for their sixth straight win. (EricFrancis)
What was also eerily similar was an awkward moment late in the game when it appeared
A new-age goal no one dared attempt 15 or 20 years ago, but one the YouTube generation practices regularly these days.“It was an instinctual play,” smiled Tkachuk of the power-play goal that put his Flames up 1-0 early in the second period. “I thought was going to poke-check like most goalies do and swing his stick, so I was just trying to get it around his stick quick.
“I like it — I don’t frown on any goals-for,” added coach Bill Peters when asked if he was okay with Tkachuk’s cheeky snipe. “Goals-against I frown on. Goals-for, I’m wide open. Guys are skilled, guys are creative and we’re not going to stifle that.” With that in mind, there were no adjustments for new guys, no feeling-out process, learning on the fly or foreign line combos. The same team that entered the trade deadline on a five-game streak made it six to extend its lead atop the west to five points., showed up for the morning skate with his L.A. Kings bag in tow. But after skating with the club, he promptly took a seat in the press box.
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