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Originally Posted by DropIt
I think you're mistaking his dekeing during rushes with 1-on-1 dekeing. It's not often anyone beats a top pairing NHL defenseman head on, Gaudreau included
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Which is exactly why he is struggling so much right now.
Instead of anticipating he is guessing. That one rush was a perfect example as he gave a body shimmy/deke hoping the dman would bite. When he didn't there was no room left and an easy play for the defender. When he is on his game he makes the defenseman move his feet to follow him and then makes a play with the puck to an open area.
Its a subtle thing but one he is struggling with a bunch and has for a lot of this season.