This was a good hockey. We can see now how a good coach can affect to the game and to the players. I didn't understand why Ward's Flames always allow other team to enter to the zone with puck and with speed. Ds always back skate trying to maintain a good position to prevent dangerous pass or shot and just play with his stick. And Forwards come back and stop somewhere in blue dot to protect shot from D.
But today out D was very aggressive and meet other team F's right there when the get a puck and our Forwards forcing MTL to players make a quick pass and supported our D when they need cover back side.
Line change was effective too. Line change doesn't need to be a reason to give up puck freely. Line change must be fast, 1-2 players in one time and keep continue the flow.
And last one. I hope - Flames start to feel and think that the puck is theirs. Other team should feel that they stole the puck and someone will come to you to get it back and will punish it if you have it longer. Players should get mad when they lost the puck easily.
This will come later when they get more confidence and used to play Sutter style.
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