Said it after the Florida road trip that I’d be interested to see these same teams play at the dome as I figured the game would go differently. Backlund’s line really set the tone early and played real well against their match up tonight. What more can be said about the top line, they schooled the Panthers. There was no answer for them.
As great of a win as this looked, the top line was the difference. Still doesn’t change my opinion that this team is still ultra reliant on one line. Team needed this kind of win though, to be rewarded when there’s great effort and great investment put forth is very important. Looks like there’s still a Gaudreau and Monahan connection based on their reaction on the bench after Monahan’s goal. They’re probably still best buds and I’m sure Johnny wants to help get his best friend going.
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