Bennett Janko and Dube didn't see the ice enough for a proper assessment, can't put any blame game on 9 minutes of ice time.
This one is on the powerplay, killed our momentum entirely.
Lindholm and Czarnik were contributing positively, great puck possession and decision making especially for Lindholm, he just seems to have a slick confidence in his puck control and playmaking ability.
Dube and Valimaki were great, you notice both when they're out there almost immediately. Valimaki made some great passes, especially the one to spring Dube on the breakaway, and he almost had a beautiful one timer goal in the third there by the faceoff circle. Really excited about those two.
Monahan and Gaudreau didn't lead this team. Gaudreau started making real plays towards the end when he began being his elusive self and walking the Canucks D. Has to continue to be himself in all game situations instead of forcing passes.
Overall not impressed but I have a good feeling they will be merciless on Saturday against a Canucks team that was opportunistic and undisciplined.
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