Game 301: April 3, 2020the Initials Game
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Leaders: (G): Gaudreau 7, Monahan 5, Bennett 5 (A): Lindholm 10, Giordano 7, Monahan 7 (Pts): Monahan 12, Gaudreau 12, Lindholm 12
Scoring
Calgary Flames
1st: 4:02- Dube (8) (Lucic), 4:30- Gaudreau (24) (Lindholm, Monahan)
2nd: 11:53- Tkachuk (25) (Mangiapane)
3rd: 13:14- Gaudreau (25) (Lindholm, Jankowski)
OT: 2:04- Lindholm (31) (Tkachuk, Brodie)
Vegas Golden Knights
1st: 11:13- Pirri (Marchessault, Stastny) 16:39- Karlsson (N/A)
2nd: None
3rd: 4:59- Nosek (Stephenson), 10:04 PPG- Stastny (McNabb. Smith)
OT: None
Recap
The more games we simulate, the stronger our belief our virtual team is essentially the same as the real Flames. In true Flames form, they were unable to hold a lead going into the third period, and actually found themselves down to the accursed Golden Knights midway through the third. Cam Talbot got another home start, and Robin Lehner looked to continue to baffle the Flames.
The Flames started the game strongly. Matthew Tkachuk answered the bell after Rasmus Andersson threw a big hit, and dropped Max Pacioretty.
Tkachuk-ing fists early in this one. pic.twitter.com/uyTXvWKPnW
— Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 3, 2020That sparked the Flames. Milan Lucic obliterated Shea Theodore in Calgary’s end just a few minutes later, and set up Dillon Dube on a 2-on-none to open the scoring.
Lucic with the hit and the setup, Dube with the finish! pic.twitter.com/9Ybikl8fJk
— Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 3, 2020Johnny Gaudreau has been scorching hot after playing poorly in our first sim games. Elias Lindholm made a strong move to the front of the net, and Gaudreau squeezed the rebound between Lehner and the post just 28 seconds after Dube’s goal.
Gaudreau doubles the early lead! pic.twitter.com/QCXniWj1G7
— Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 3, 2020It wasn’t all positive in the first, as Brandon Pirri and William Karlsson would even the game up before the intermission.
It was a much tighter affair in the second. Tkachuk, shiner and all, drove hard to the net and was able to bury Andrew Mangiapane’s crossing pass midway through the period. Tkachuk has had a rough go in these sim games, and scored his first goal since we did the first one against the Rangers.
Mr. Chuck gives Calgary the lead. pic.twitter.com/kn2cAhSZ6B
The Flames held that lead going into the third, but not for long. After Tomas Nosek evened the game early in the period, Paul Stastny snuck a shot through Talbot’s legs on the powerplay to give Vegas a 4-3 lead.
Johnny Hockey wasn’t going to allow the Flames to lose such a crucial matchup against a division foe, and went blazing right down the middle of the slot to finish off a pretty passing sequence between Lindholm, Mark Jankowski, and Erik Gustafsson.
Gaudreau's 2nd goal and 6th point in the last two games ties it! pic.twitter.com/7DRlsn6pyP
— Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 3, 2020Game 301: April 3 2020 The Initials Games
The two teams went to extra time much to the dismay of the other Pacific teams. Elias Lindholm won an offensive zone faceoff back to TJ Brodie, who found a wide-open Tkachuk at the side of the net. Lehner made a superb save off the initial shot, but gave a juicy rebound back. Tkachuk didn’t shoot this time, but instead found Lindholm in the slot for the winner.
Lindholm gets the #Flames their first win over Vegas of the season. pic.twitter.com/3RXOKko6Ss
— Matchsticks & Gasoline (@MatchsticksCGY) April 3, 2020Flame of the Game
Matthew Tkachuk (F): Tkachuk hasn’t been his usual self in these sim games, but a Gordie Howe hat-trick certainly is a good sign. He also had 4 shots, 5 hits, and was +1.
Times are tough as the threat of COVID-19 continues to alter our everyday lives. As people try to prevent the spread of this current pandemic, there are lots of tips and tricks and rules to follow in order to stay safe. Many celebrities have been sharing their own words of wisdom from Colin Hanks' explanation on how to turn handkerchiefs into face masks to the Watchmen cast's handwashing tutorial. Folks don't seem to mind the constant reminders, which continue to pour in from big names. The latest actor to take to social media to stress the importance of handwashing and wearing face masks is Jackie Chan, the action star known for Police Story, Rush Hour, and more.
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Stay Safe! Stay Strong! 💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/zty6eyVJhN
— Jackie Chan (@EyeOfJackieChan) April 3, 2020The spread of the COVID-19 has caused wide-scale disruption across the entertainment industry. Many television shows have halted production.Tons of theatrical releases have been pushed back.Disney parks have shut down.Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson both tested positive for COVID-19.Idris Elba also revealed he tested positive for the virus.The Game Developers Conference canceled its 2020 event after a series of company pullouts. London Book Fair was canceled. This year's SXSW was also canceled.
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Chan's latest movie, Vanguard, was supposed to open in theaters in China in January but was postponed due to the pandemic.