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Mangipane is running out there trying too hard to play a physical game to generate chances... problem is he's not that effective at it becuase Dallas has some big guys. And, even if he does create a loose puck off a hit, his center is nowhere to be found, posting up in the high slot away from any high traffic areas. Toffoli is the other victim becuase he needs the puck on his stick, and between those other two linemates, one playing misdirected, the other one playing soft, he isn't getting it.

Ritichie will be more successful at some puck retrieval, hopefully Backlund's been told to get his nose even the slightest bit dirty tonight, and from that, Toffoli can get some good looks.

Lewis and Lucic (and Ritichie) have played excellent at getting the puck below the goal line. Mangipane on that line can thus focus on getting open and being a finisher on that line when the puck is won, and doesn't have to worry about knocking a guy over to generate his lines chances.

Good moves by Sutter.