Sutter Praises One Player Who is Keeping the Flames In the Run for the Playoffs
The Calgary Flames are really struggling to make the playoffs this season, they are currently 2 points away from a playoff spot with 6 games left to do it, but they are still putting up a fight.
The Flames had a huge comeback win on Friday, when they managed to overcome a third period deficit for the first time this season. Before this game, they were 0-18-3 when losing after the second period this season.
Toffoli is Fighting for the Flames
Darryl Sutter, who is usually rather reserved, had a ton of praise during a post game interview for Tyler Toffoli. Toffoli made a major impact in the comeback against Vancouver by scoring two goals. Sutter said that Toffoli was the main reason the Flames have remained competitive, after the departure of the Flames top stars, Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk.
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"What's he got? 33? Take those two 40s out (Gaudreau and Tkachuk) and that's exactly why we're still in it, those guys who are scoring big goals for us," said Sutter when asked about Toffoli.
Toffoli has quickly gained the respect and admiration from fans in Calgary, these comments will certainly add some admiration.Toffoli expressed in an interview how badly he wanted to win, this desire to win was contagious to any Flames fan that watched last night's game.
"It's about time we came back and won a game," admitted Toffoli. "We needed it, obviously feels good."
As seen on Hockeyfeed - Sutter credits 1 player for keeping the Flames' playoff hopes alive.
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