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Originally Posted by Bingo
So you're going to play Backlund 28 minutes and the Lindholm line what 13?
And you're not seeing that as disruptive?
When the guy you want to shut down plays half a game you really can't line match.
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I'd try to play Lindholms line a little less vs McDavid. Maybe try to have them take the offensive zone draws vs 97, and Backlund's line take the defensive ones as much as at all possible.
It would redistribute the ice time some and be somewhat disruptive, but not insurmountable.
The biggest key, I think, is play more of a puck possession game. McDavid has just had the puck way too much.