[Ryan Coke]

I scrutinize losses more than wins now. Wins are always good, I won’t be too hard on them ever.

The losses are where the story is told. If they are close, they are hard fought, it’s a positive sign and very telling. Much like their last several games where they have played well, but more results could’ve easily gone their way.

But it’s games like this (and the last debacle versus the Oilers) that give me concern. Poor effort, energy, and execution. Not mentally prepared. And laying these eggs in front of the home fans far too many times.

Kulak really struggled tonight. The Canadiens fourth line was very good, ours was the usual. I wonder at what point Treliving will decide to do what needs to be done to try to ice the best fourth line possible, instead of recycling the usual suspects that have proven their mediocrity. Bring up Hrivik and Mangiapane or Klimchuk, waive and demote Freddie, Lazar.

The fourth line can win or lose hockey games.