Some specific thoughts...
Backlund was our best forward overall
Once put on Backlund's line, I thought Bennett was our best forward in the 3rd.
Thought Monahan and Gaudreau were good in the first, but then reverted to the issues we have seen for a while.
Tanev was terrific (not his fault he was on the ice with Lucic a lot)
Thought Valimaki had a shaky game. Liked Nesterov.
Thought Hanifin played well, and Andersson was terrific in the first but then faded.
Mangiapane had a tough game, just couldn't get himself involved in the play.
I agree with EE, that Tkachuk needs to quit with the cute #### and focus on making higher percentage plays.
Markstrom was really good - tough game in that every goal he had no chance on. However, he needs to stay in his goddamn net.
I think there were a lot of positives, despite the collapse, and I think this team is going to be really good.
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