To me the powerplay was a display of forcing it.
They're not comfortable and because of that they've made up their minds what they're going to do with the puck as they get it, instead of looking to see what they're given. You have to play the game you're given, not the one you imagine from practice.
Czarnik to Neal in the corner all night was a perfect example of "I've got the puck and I see you and I'm looking at you and as soon as that Canuck stick moves I'm going to give it to you and then I think you might give it back to me so I'll just stand here and maybe give it back to you again"
Telegraphed.
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