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Originally Posted by Toonage
My complaint isn't with the analysis its with the play itself, or the play that was expected. if Gaudreau gets the puck in its still entirely likely the same play occurs that results in a Sharks goal as Johnny had no support when he got in. If the plan is to get it deep and hold it, to play for OT, thats a bad plan.
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No, because if he gets it deep he's not the second last guy back - the Sharks have to go the full length of the ice. Or maybe the Flames retrieve the puck (some dump ins actually work). Turnovers at the blue line when moving forward are the worst.
Assuming JG had no great passing options, plan A would have been dump, get the puck, and set up for a chance. Plan B is dump, pressure and try to get a recovery when the Sharks try to break out. I don't think, with 3 minutes left, it was dump and just try and pin the puck for the rest of the game. What GG is saying is that you don't take unnecessary risks at that point, especially given your success in 3 on 3.