That game showed the importance of being strong on the back end and particularly how important being good at center is. When Kesler and Pavelski, who aren't even the best centers on their own NHL team, are the best you can send you're going to be in tough against a team that can put Toews on the 3rd line, Tavares on the 4th line, and cycle Duchene in and out of the press box.
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