This team is playing like way less than the sum of its parts.
I think we can all agree the goaltending is just fine, and that the defence - although needing some time to adjust to Gio's decline and some new personnel - is very solid. So the answer needs to be found in adjustments to the forward group and/or the coaching.
The team also looks like it's in a slump - lots of guys forcing plays and a general lack of confidence in the offensive zone.
More entertaining than the 4-set against the Canucks, but pretty lame for a BOA.
Glad Rittich at least played well. Hope it gives him some confidence.
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