Just managed to catch the tail end of the shootout: Nylander scores, Backlund misses (blech).
Glad to hear they've tightened things up defensively. Obviously missing Versteeg in the shootout; I was a little surprised that Backlund was picked (only one attempt in 2016/17 -- did not score; prior to that you have to go back to 2013/14 when he had two attempts, did not score on either). Janko might have been a better pick; it's too bad Johnny doesn't do all that well in shootouts (only 3 for 15 in his career including tonight).
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