Just want to say that back check and stick lift on the breakaway was one of the best plays of the season by any Oiler. We see plenty of single-handed plays leading to goals that get intensely celebrated. That back check had the same net effect.
And I won't mention any names, but there were two players in the background of that play that easily could have made that effort, but didn't, I was disappointed in them. When you talk about leadership and personal responsibility Nuge gets it...
... and for those who still play the game, your goalie is always watching by the way. Even if Nuge doesn't get there, he's trying and at least his goalie knows he might get there in time to clear the rebound. As a goalie, it's huge knowing you only have to stop the first one on a breakaway and huge knowing that player is feeling the back-pressure. And unfortunately, it's even more impactful when you see your guys have already given up on the play either because they don't think you'll make the save or they are just too lazy (or defeatist) to care - neither are good for the psyche. It's terrible team play and loser hockey.
