Granlund looked like he belonged. Small sample size, but he didn't look like he needed to come back to Abbotsford, he was playing an NHL game.
Orts had large gaps where he didn't look like himself. His stance looked wrong, he looked uncomfortable (maybe new equipment?) and he just wasn't the same guy. Then again, if I was playing in my first NHL game against recent Stanley Cup champions and Olympic champions, I'd probably be freaking out a little bit too.
I think he played well enough to earn another start though. I would expect this is like any Abby loss where he wants to go back and he wants the win and he turns back into the brick wall.
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