Markstrom was great to start the game but struggled in the second and third period. Was fighting the puck for most of that time.
One guy who also struggled tonight was Kadri. He’s had a good season so far with the youngsters on his line but at times he’s a little frustrating to watch with the young guys. If any of you have played beer league with a guy that is the best player on the team and he knows it and tries to do it all himself… that’s what Kadri sometimes reminds me of. If you play on a line with that guy he only passes you the puck as an absolute last resort and he gets frustrated with you if you don’t give him the puck when he wants it. Granted, a guy like that will put up points and even get you points when you play with him but it can be frustrating for everyone… especially when he is off his game. I could be wrong but I honestly don’t think Kadri made a single pass to Coronato tonight. I was trying to watch for one because I have noticed Kadri do this sometimes and I really don’t think he made one. And there were a few plays where it looked like the obvious play and he don’t do it.
Not trying to knock the guy too bad… Zary and Posposil have had great seasons with him and I do think he is trying to be more a leader this year. But games like this one, that side of him is noticeable to me. Too bad because I thought both Zary and Coronato had good games.
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