Disappointing.
Strangely though, I'm reatively upbeat about this team. The compete level and overall attention to defense has been much improved. I realize the NHL is high scoring nowadays, but I can see this team winning 2-1 (3-1 w/ empty net) games on a relatively consistent basis if the goaltending moves towards average. And if the offense trends back up, their tendency to outchance and pressure teams will make games even more comfortable. And who knows what can happen if we play in games where we might score the first goal. One can dream.
Also thought there was a small glimmer of hope to the second powerplay unit Peters rolled out.
Rittich has a lot of pressure on him, and I bet Treliving is even more nervous than he is.
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