Marky looked really focused and you could see he was tracking pucks very well all night. First time this season where I really thought he shut the door. Neither goal was questionable in that regard.
Lindholm suddenly a factor... has he been slow starting before? Seemed like a different guy out there. Crushing faceoffs, in on goals. Responsible game.
Ruzicka as much as I love him, also showed a couple times why he's NOT top line material - good open shooting lane and whumpf right into the crest. It will be interesting to see how things go when Huberdeau comes back. I'm not sure if it's a natural thing, Huberdeau, Kadri and presumably mangiapane?
Anyway good hard working win tonight, two teams more of the blue collar style than the elite-talent end of things.
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