Game 11 Recap: I Love Surprises

by Justin Azevedo on Nov 4, 2011 11:30 AM PDT in The Department of Game Posts

Ten Thoughts

-Lee Stempniak is a pretty good forward. To the casual eye, he's been completely underwhelming but is killing it in terms of possession. You can chuck Tanguay in here too.

-So Miikka Kiprusoff is making my criticism of him over the summer look kinda stupid. He's sporting a shiny .930 EVSV% right now.

-Seeing 20 shot blocks for the Flames is pretty nice.

-Iginla had a pretty monster game-except he struggled once again in terms of possession.

-The team was minus in Corsi, but score effects are completely to blame there. However, they rather impressively out-chanced the wings in the third.

-I didn't hate Anton Babchuk. That's a step up for him!

-If Scott Hannan gets suspended because Jiri Hudler can't stand up on his skates I'm gonna be pissed.

-Funny (not really) how last year on many nights the fourth line was the best on the ice. This year? Not so much. To my eye, they've had a pretty bad stretch of games.

-Aside from 10 minutes in the second, the Flames played a complete and even game. I don't think Detroit is as good as many people think, but that kind of effort is nice to see.

-Starting Karlsson tonight is the right call. You need points against division rivals more then you do the other conference.

Three Stars

1. Jarome Iginla-Three points. Would it be anyone else?
2. Miikka Kiprusoff-Big saves. A highly consistent effort.
3. Lee Stempniak-Excellent game driving play.

Finally...

A good effort. That is basically the game they should play all season. The Flames' next game is tonight against Buffalo.

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by Colin S on Nov 4, 2011 11:39 AM PDT reply actions

could Karlsson getting more time have had a positive impact on kipper’s play?

maybe for once he feels a bit of competition which is pushing him a bit harder

by Adi C on Nov 4, 2011 12:14 PM PDT reply actions

That’s my take as well. Despite that horror of a game in St. Louis. Had to turn it off and that is rare for me.

I think Kipper seeing Karlsson in there so soon, game 2. Especially after his very poor performance against the Penguins in game 1, made him focus more and say himself, “Hmmm, guess they aren’t kidding this year with that same old song about less games for me”

by Mitch Smith on Nov 4, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Don’t forget about the rest factor as well. A 35 year old not being overworked is pretty big.

by Colin S on Nov 4, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ve been praising Stemp all season. It must be a really casual eye who can’t see he is playing fantastic for what he is. A third line goal scorer.

by Jeremywilhelm on Nov 4, 2011 1:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

I'm actually playing my first year of fantasy hockey and Kiprusoff is my second goalie on my team.

I’m very happy with his point production and wins.

Public Enemy #1 and enjoying every minute of it. Tapology. Peace.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Nov 4, 2011 1:31 PM PDT reply actions

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