Watched the game late as usual, so some late comments.
- Top 6 looking really, really good right now. Gaudreau should have been the first star, what a game.
- Bottom 6 looking a lot better with Jagr. Not just the 3rd line, but the 4th line works a lot better with Lazar. I know I've kept saying it, but Versteeg-Stajan-Brouwer was just too slow. Rolling 4 lines is starting to actually make sense now, keeps the top 6 fresh for key situations.
- Nice to see Jagr had probably his best shift near the end of the game. Clearly his conditioning isn't too far off.
- Team defense still needs to improve.
- I'm starting to really like Kulak. Andersson had a nice game, but I won't mind him going back to Stockton to develop once Hamonic returns.
- Ferland on pace for 25+ goals definitely helps.
- I keep saying something so often I decided to just put it my signature
- All the early season line shuffling seems to be bearing fruit, as there were a lot of good plays by mixed lines.
- Full credit to Red Wings, they kept working and played a pretty good game. When did Mantha become that good?
- Overall that was a good, fun game of hockey
