That kinda stunk. Better fourth quarter but the first half didn't have a ton of life from the Roughnecks. Rose put on a great game in the Rock net and Frankie let in a few softies. The 'Necks just never seemed to get fired up even when the game was still tight in the first quarter. Dickson had a good game, I thought Bell played well as did Mike Carnegie. McRae had his strongest game of the season. And Del Bianco remains exciting to watch, not sure if he is ready yet for a start. Kid moves so well and is one of the best goalies at handling the ball outside the net.
Dobbie and Shattler seemed shut down and frustrated all game.
I will never understand Malawsky's strategy of leaving the goalie out on close game face offs near the end of the game. Does it ever work?
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