The trailing forward was really the responsible party. Went too deep anticipating an offensive opportunity, not recognizing the high risk play the puck carrier was about to attempt instead of making the quick pass to the open man (Parekh), then was caught having his man wide open for a breakaway from his own blueline in. I actually give Parekh some credit there for reading that well and moving into a position to receive an easy pass for a high danger shot on goal. The puck carrier was dumb in trying to toe drag multiple players instead of dishing the puck. The two forwards blew that, not Parekh.
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