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Originally Posted by dino7c
The last two games were FAR from their worst defensive performances of the season. Both against divisional playoff teams.
two of the lowest shots against games of the season.
Edmonton, Detroit, Ottawa, ect. were FAR worse games defensively
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Dude ... the third pairing was completely sheltered last night. They didn't trust them enough to even give them 10 minutes together.
And even sheltered they got completely filled in. Oesterle had an expected goals of 0%. Gilbert 7%. Gilbert was on the ice for 2/3 of the Canucks 5 on 5 goals.
That says missing NHL players in the final pairing, or more specifically missing a very good 5th dmen in Zadorov.