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Originally Posted by nieuwy-89
I also paid attention to Monahan. I know there was criticism of him the GT and PGT, but I actually thought he had a good game.
He was very aware and played well in the defensive zone. Good positioning, head on a swivel, active stick. In the neutral zone he carried the puck with speed a few times and had no issues gaining the blue line or getting the puck behind the Oilers defence. He's been doing this way better since they split him up with Johnny. His offensive game was quiet, but he won his battles in the offensive zone more often than not. Didn't generate a ton, but overall I thought he had a good game.
I think Sutter is trying to mould him into a more complete player. Last's nights game is a good example of a guy having a quiet, but effective night.
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Offensively I thought he carried the puck well, he dished it fine (like a centre should). He prevented a few Oiler exits and recovered a few pucks on the offensive zone. Mangiapane had a bit of an off night (one really horrific turnover) and Ritchie was just bad.
Defensively the line was fine.