That was such a fun one.
I'm still convinced Smith's confidence is just really shaken - maybe to the point he pulled himself going into the second period. Good on him for fighting through it the past few games, but I think it'll be a while before he gets back to his old form. Didn't like the fake cheers from the crowd tonight.
And how lucky are we to have Johnny. Honestly, there were a couple of powerplay shifts in this game where he made at least 4 moves or plays that - if any other player had made them - you'd drop your jaw. For him though, it's just par for the course. He's something special, and his contract is about the best value of any in the league right now.
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