Meh… happy about the win, I think some confidence is starting to come back for the offensive but it still feels like they are over thinking the game a bit and playing scared. I think the pressure and drive to win is in their heads a bit and it shows with the mistakes they are making. This team really needs to finds some lines that work and settle in so they can gain that confidence in each other, so that trust is built and they aren’t over compensating or trying to do to much. It feels like they need to just simplify a bit and dumb it down when the get the lead and realize the skill and ability they have doesn’t need to be full display every night, sometimes it is about playing a simple game. Off the glass and out!
On a second note, not a lot of trust in Huberdeau from the coaching staff as on the 4 on 4 Lewis jumps over the boards with Backlund. They need to get that sorted out!
I thought lindholm played a solid game, less about waiting for a pass to shoot and more straight to the net, been really impressed with Toffoli as well.
This road trip will be big for Calgary and I suspect we are going to learn a lot about this team shortly as it really is make or break time.
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