Seems like he's had an extra speed burst the past two games. Last night he caught the Canucks flat footed on the PP in the first period and walked right in but missed the goal. Against the Oilers he just took off on that short handed break away. Maybe it's the awful competition making him look quicker, but I have noticed recently that he's been moving quicker on the ice. Maybe his mind is at a point where he's confident to play at full speed with the puck.
I think the health is key too. In past years he'd get on a roll and than get injured or the Olympic Break would happen and he'd never be able to finish off his hot streak.
I wonder if Where_RUChrisO'Sullivan had him pegged to score 21 in the KHL this year?
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