New York. Not much has gone the Calgary Flames’ way in recent weeks, but in tonight’s game on the road against mighty Dallas, they finally bounced back on their side.
When there were only seven seconds left in normal game time, Tyler Tofoli got loose in a free position and managed to score the decisive 5-4.
– It’s really time we got some flow, goal forward Elias Lindholm tells Sportbladet.
Since restarting the series after the All-Star break a month ago, the Flames have had a tough time, losing far more than they’ve won and moving precariously up the standings.
– Yes, it was a really difficult period, Elias Lindholm frankly admits when we met him in Texas.
– Although we played well, we found ways to lose and we also had a lot of bad luck. So what happened tonight was really cool.
What happened was the tried and tested Alberta Stars lost a 4-2 lead in the third period and with less than three minutes left Nick Ritchie came out to get on the plane, with fans almost being heard groaning “here we go again” throughout the continent .
But the guests managed to kill the dismissal and after that they didn’t even have to go through extra time, because with only seven seconds left, Tyler Toffoli got loose in a somewhat random free and managed to strike a 5-4 behind Jake Oettinger.
– Yes, when they got that sending off, it wasn’t very pleasant, but we played well in the play area and then he lost in the free position and there was little time left and he scored the goal. It’s nice to see, of course, that it’s really time for us to get some flow, Lindy continues.
Who at the end of the second half scored his 18th goal of the season himself – and he is happy about it.
– Yes, of course I was relieved. Overall, I think it worked out well for me, but other than that I was just like the rest of the team at the end. modest.
It just so happens that even after last night’s win, the Flames have five points on the line, unfortunately with more games played than most rivals in the race, so it’s still a tough spot — and despite the lack of cross-flow, it’s the team’s fault, according to Elias. .
– We put ourselves in a very bad position, that’s exactly the case. We just didn’t play well enough.
– But of course we don’t give up, we just have to keep fighting.
Skåne defender Rasmus Andersson also scored against Dallas.