Three first-period goals by Joe Colborne, Michael Frolik, and Sean Monahan put the Jets at a large deficit that they were unable to overcome.
The Jets came to the Saddledome hoping to pull together their first three-game streak of the season.
They almost had it too (stay with me here). At 5v5, the Jets had 58 shot attempts to the Flames 31. The Jets out chanced the Flames 29-18. Even in the low-slot / high-danger region, the Jets created more chances with out producing the opposition 13-8. With only allowing one goal against for non-5v5 minutes, that’s usually a recipe for success.
Three goals in 15 shots. That’s some 5v5 shooting percentage for the Flames.
Speaking of which, how’s that five-year contract coming along Ondrej Pavelec? Fantastic….
Jets didn’t produce much, but they were not short of trying. Sometimes it pours; sometimes the well is dry.
One question to ask: would the game have unfolded differently if the Alexander Burmistrov goal had not been disallowed?
Speaking of Burmistrov, he’s been a lot better lately.
Also speaking of Burmistrov, the Jets “second line” has been pretty damn good. They would make for an excellent third line next year if need be.