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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
My view on the D core is that it is more appropriately balanced. They pinch and contribute to the offense, but they aren't just about the offense.
At the same time, the forwards are producing, but IMO they are also playing better team defense at the same time. I would argue that, since the PIT game, Monahan and Gaudreau have played the best defensively that I have ever seen from them.
Good teams play well - offensively and defensively.
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Pretty much.
I broke the season into parts.
Ignored the first game of the season in Vancouver (odd odd game)
So game 2 through the Washington game and then the last four games where the team is playing very differently.
Monahan and Gaudreau have certainly been noticeable.
CF%
Before 46%
After 61%
CA60
Before 61.5
After 48.5
HDCF%
Before 36%
After 61%
HDCA60
Before 19
After 10.8