5 Calgary Flames That Need To Fire Versus Arizona Coyotes
By Luke Ryan
Calgary Flames Needing A Big Game: Karri Ramo
Karri Ramo has managed to make the goaltending spot his, whether though sheer luck, defiance or some actual decent form. With that said, the 29 year-old’s last game doesn’t exactly place him on a ‘hot streak’ – the Calgary Flames gave up five goals (albeit one empty net goal) to the Anaheim Ducks.
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Right now for November, Ramo, according to ESPN statistics has a really respectable .910 save percentage and 2.71 goals against average, a definite improvement on earlier season form. Giving up two plus goals a game isn’t ideal for a Calgary Flames side that seems to be struggling to get the puck in the other net though.
If Ramo though can come up big against the likes of young Max Domi, Martin Hanzal, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the rest of the Arizona Coyotes, then rest assured the Calgary Flames can likely sneak away with the win.
To add to it, Jonas Hiller was recently re-activated off injured reserve and thus Ramo now seemingly has a challenge on his hands to maintain the number one billing between the pipes.
Joni Ortio never really got given a proper chance to challenge for the net, but it would be fair to assume the older Swiss goalie won’t be best pleased playing backup for too long.
It’s up to Karri Ramo to come out blazing and solidify his spot in the starting line-up.
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