Good news guys, the team won despite not playing anywhere near their best. They have new star players trying to fit into the lineup with very little practice time. On top of that, it seems our players are going too far out of the way to try to accommodate these new players. So, logically, once things settle down, we should be able to cut out the silly mistakes and figure out what works best.
My only real concern is the Trouba/Miller pair. There a too many times that they just look inept in their own end. Their gaps are too big and Miller gets lost too often. Hopefully, Miller gets back to playing, at least defensively, like he was earlier in the year.
I know we want the team to be at their best every night, but that's not realistic. Every team has ups and downs during the season. Even the B's, who are having a historic year, haven't guaranteed themselves anything. Imagine if they go out in the first or second round? Now that is real disappointment. If it was the Rangers, this board would vaporize.
At the end of the day, its just hockey... a distraction from everyday life. Enjoy it for what it is.