New York. The series between Calgary and Dallas is the first round of the Stanley Cup to behold – and it will be long.
Yes, the flames tied in Texas last night.
We played as best we could, goal scorer Elias Lindholm told Sportbladet after the 4-1 win.
Holmgang between the Flames and Stars was not one of the most goal-oriented during the North American continuous hockey team, on the contrary, the sharpness is insane, the tempo is frighteningly high and the emotions are so hot that they burn through the TV screen.
In addition:
The law can hardly be separated.
The matches were fun to play as well, very tight and even and so both goalkeepers were great, confirms that. Elias Lindholm When we got to him in Texas after the fourth round.
– Last night we managed to create good chances, and then for the first time it was more than an individual goalless win.
Yes, the favorites from Alberta came back after a bitter 4-2 loss last Saturday, winning 4-1, thus tying the entire duel.
– We played in practice as much as we could. There are always things to be improved in and of themselves, but…ah, it was a very solid effort, continues Elias.
And, as usual, the team’s Swedes had a huge role in the success. Elias himself scored his third goal in the qualifiers this year, while Rasmus Anderson and Mikael Backlund scored their first – and the last in an empty box thanks to assists from Kali Yarnrock. And in the penalty area, the great Jacob Markstrom stopped 34 shots.
It was fun that so many of us were getting paid and Marcan was stable again, says Lindy.
Who is now looking forward to getting back home in Calgary and going for a new round against the Stars in Saddledome (from night to Thursday).
– Then we will try to do what we did tonight, it is said.