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Originally Posted by bigrangy
Caught this one on PVR. That first period was immensely satisfying. Canucks were getting dominated.
I think the button hook is creeping back in to Gaudreau’s game, and I really think the team needs to find a way to get Ruzicka back in the lineup. Thought Vladar looked shaky but settled in nicely. Kylington especially I thought was brilliant for the first half of the game. Just ok for the rest.
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Yeah, unless Johnny is getting a breakaway or 2 on 1 feed (where he's hugely improved this year), he puts on the breaks before engaging defenders and hangs around on the outside again. A lot of impossible angle shots.
We're going to need a braver Gaudreau in the playoffs. There won't be an abundance of breakaways as teams are more responsible. He will need to take the puck to those dangerous places and protect it a little more.
He basically just needs to do exactly what Mangiapane does.
Driving to the front of the net whenever possible. Even when there doesn't appear to be a clear lane.