Hate the loss, but the boys didn't play poorly today. It's tough when every mistake seems to end up in your goal.
Hart was fine. What goal are we going to fault him on?
Werenski? A shot from a high danger spot after a brutal turnover by Provy. Nope.
Atkinson after a great toe save? No.
Atkinson, after good work by Sanheim getting the clear and Jake getting pushed off the puck? No way.
Panarin off a lost draw, and after G went for the steal and missed? I don't think so.
I liked how the kid handled the post-game interview. He didn't throw any of his offending teammates under the bus and took responsibility for goals that really weren't his fault.
Bob was large today.
Whoever advised Provy to cut down his stick (not a totally irrational idea) should take a serious look at his puck-handling problems this season and reassess.
We don't have anyone in the top 50 in shooting percentage and only 2 in the top 100. Time to re-work the power play. It's been found out by opposing coaches and we need to adjust. Also, bringing in a special coach to work with the boys on quick release and accuracy on their wrist shots couldn't hurt.
Jake got paid $112,804.88 for that game? Sheeessh.
Congrats Phil!
Photos by Len Redkoles.