I was expecting a crap game from us. The game on Monday was like a playoff game 7 and we really could've used a 4 or 5-day break like we had earlier in the season. Too many guys weren't sharp and overall we looked bad. Vancouver was the better side, even at times when we were ahead.
I guess Talbot should've stopped a couple of the goals, but our D was terrible all night long. By the mid-3rd period we were positioned so deep in our zone that the Canucks had truckloads of space in the top areas and could do whatever they wanted. It was unreal how many battles there were on the doorstep of our net, as we couldn't stop anybody from penetrating. The penalty on Hayes was a killer; he was making poor decisions all over the ice and I think he might've had his worst game as a Ranger.
Tonight it looked like we admitted our D wasn't going to cut it and tried to outscore them. MSL was the biggest positive in this area. He wasn't great for the entire game but he is finally showing a pulse. Kreider also made some good carries. Stepan looked pretty spry, as well.
Oh, and why did we see so little of Nash in the late 3rd period and overtime?
Hopefully some rest before tomorrow night and a much better performance. A must win, the Sabres suck.
