I think it’s less of the Avs having a tough time willing up for these games (it’s a Mack led leadership group, they have a ton of pride), and more that Dallas is just that good at shutting shit down. We joke about the Stars playing quote unquote “big boy hockey”, but man it’s like night and day comparing this series to the last in terms of physicality and system.
Also, it was touched on in the Stars board, but one guy who deserves more due is Jason Robertson. He took a ton of shit for his game not being playoff level last year. This year, he’s transformed and looks like a two way player with physical edge in addition to everything he provides offensively. I haven’t seen much praise for him for that in the midst of Otter/Miro/Wyatt getting their flowers, so wanted to make sure I said something. That pass to Wyatt last night for 2-0 was special.
Also, it was touched on in the Stars board, but one guy who deserves more due is Jason Robertson. He took a ton of shit for his game not being playoff level last year. This year, he’s transformed and looks like a two way player with physical edge in addition to everything he provides offensively. I haven’t seen much praise for him for that in the midst of Otter/Miro/Wyatt getting their flowers, so wanted to make sure I said something. That pass to Wyatt last night for 2-0 was special.