Great writeup as always!
I mentioned last game that the young line of Byron Granlund and Reinhart were making questionable defensive decisions that lead to being hemmed in their own zone a few times. Last night they really picked it up, looking fantastic in both ends. I'm almost certain Granlund has played his last game in the AHL. Reinhart, maybe not, but I'm convinced he as well will be an effective NHL player.
Can't say enough about Lance Bouma's dedication to a bottom-5 team. Shows unbelievable pride, which is more than you can say about most of the opposing team last night. Hate losing to the Canucks, but being held to 14 shots by a team of 8 rookies playing the second night of a back-to-back is embarrassing enough that I don't mind quite as much.
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