Game 2

Boo!
The Flames did a decent first period, allowing plenty of shots, which were mostly of the low-percentage variety, and nabbed a couple very decent scoring chances of their own. In short, it was a continuation of last game.

It was the second period which troubles me. 6 straight penalties, some of which were earned, others which were utter bullshit. It was typical Ron Wilson hockey -- if you can't beat 'em on the scoreboard, at least start diving and get on the powerplay. The Flames were valiant, though, keeping the Sharks to merely one PP score in ten chances.

That's right; the Flames had 10 penalties during the course of the game, which speaks to discipline, of course.

Yet it speaks to something more, that being the officiating had an effect on the game.

Hence, the 'boo!'

Game three's on Sunday at the Dome. Having relinquished my game pack for next season, this will be the first time since the 2004 drive that I won't be making my presence felt in the post-season. 'Tis a shame, because this will be a tight one. As the Flames failed to take both opening games in the Jose, they will be in tight to return to the Tank at an advantage. The series is going to at least 6, if not the distance.


A quick note, if you haven't been watching (it's a late start for those of you in the center of the universe), this is a goaltenders battle for the ages. While Kiprusoff is doing anything and everything to keep the biscuit from the basket, Nabokov is keeping his team in the game with a few key saves of his own. It is phenomenal.