I find that this team really struggles generating 5v5 offence when they aren’t chasing/the other team isn’t sheltering in their own half of the ice.
Until there’s an “oh god time is running out” emotional punch, this team is just flat and doesn’t really “force the issue” and generate anything. I’m sure the counting stats say the team is in it, but I think they’re in it like they were with Gully. Flat, perimeter hockey waiting for something to happen rather than making something happen.
I don’t like how this season has started at all. 4 wins, 5 losses - two shutouts by elite goalie.
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