Fun time last night, quick recap:
Ton of penalties in the first, obviously, but our special teams looked really on point last night. Our powerplay really moves the puck around the perimeter well now, then brings it down low by the net, and then at the last second into the slot for a great scoring chance. Saw us execute this a number of times last night and I think we scored twice with this play.
Huberdeau was a beast. Was really involved offensively, and man what a shot on his second goal. That was Sakic-like.
Jagr looked like he was dogging it. Definitely tired, and Gallant needs to take it easy on his minutes if we actually want to go deep into the playoffs.
Bjugstad needs to get it together. He had two assists last night but seems a step behind the play, especially in the neutral and defensive zones. Similar with Trochek, he looks lost on defense going through the neutral zone, like he's not quite sure which passing lane he's supposed to be covering.
Except for the opening of the third, Montoya was out of this world amazing. He can definitely start somewhere, and probably will once he signs a new contract, wherever that may be.
Otherwise, I'll be honest, we played kind of an ugly game. There were times when we looked dominant in the offensive zone, but Washington generally controlled the play and outshot us 2-1. Montoya really bailed us out for the most part and we're a little lucky wasn't solid. If Ovechkin and Holtby were in the lineup we definitely would have been toast.