New York. For the first time in more than three decades, the “Battle of Alberta” awaits in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
For Calgary, it won last night in an infernal Game 7 drama against Dallas – in overtime.
– If I had tried to plot a way to win, this would have been the dream scenario. It feels great,” Elias Lindholm tells Sportbladet after the 3-2 Ecstasy victory.
Just like what happened in New York a few hours ago, it became a heart attack tragedy when Calgary Flames And Dallas stars He went up in his game 7.
The score was 2-2 full-time, after star goalkeeper Jake Oettinger lined up with an unreal battery of saves monsters.
– It was really good. When we got to him after the decision, says Elias Lindholm, it felt like we were shooting and shooting without getting pucks.
The 23-year-old Ghost from Minnesota continued to excel during the gasping overtime that followed, but eventually had to give up.
On 15.09 in the first overtime period, Lindholm just fired a shot and in the return Johnny Goudreau managed to make the decision that made the whole of Calgary explode in happiness.
– I shot him in the mask and then Johnny pushed him in from any angle at all. It is unbelievable, Elias continues, that it will eventually be decided this way.
– But if I tried to plot a way to win, that would be the dream scenario. it’s a wonderful feeling ,
In the next round, the Flames will face the Oilers of neighboring Edmonton, meaning that for the first time in more than 30 years, the world will witness the classic “Battle of Alberta” in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
– Yes, perhaps that was what everyone was hoping for. Shooter King Lindholm stated that it would be very fun to be a part of it.
Oliver Killington also conceded a assist last night – as did Jacob Markstrom, who also stopped 26 shots.
With Dallas resigning, Jon Klinberg is theoretically available for Tre Kronor’s World Cup squad, but his contract is up, so he’s unlikely to come.
