Numbers of concern for the Flames right now include the 13 power plays they've given up over the last two games. Warranted or not, they have contributed to consecutive losses. (EricFrancis)
The diminutive Calgarian made his season debut – and just his second NHL start in 572 days – on national TV.in the lineup, making the veteran a healthy scratch for the first time in almost a decade.[brightcove videoID=6317001023112 playerID=JCdte3tMv height=360 width=640]
Because of the penalties, he played just nine minutes, which included a minute-and-a-half on the second power play unit. He showed a willingness to battle in front of the net, as he has in the AHL, and felt he was more comfortable as the game progressed, hitting the net with one of two shot attempts.
When asked about the roster move, Sutter, who has made it abundantly clear on numerous occasions he’s skeptical Phillips can make the jump from AHL scoring leader to the NHL, was curt:“If it’s just about penalties and whose dressing and who is not, that’s not what the team is all about.”Sure did – a fluky shot from Hanifin that trickled through Matt Murray and over the line only after the whistle blew.
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