How is that Toews' terrible turnover? The pass actually GETS THROUGH to Rantanen who fobbles it TWICE and then is too lazy to actually move his legs to try and backcheck.
But sure, it's Toews' fault for making sure there wasn't a big, mean flames player in the vincinity to steal the puck from 96.
It barely got through but got broken up by the Flames player, and there was no Av even around where Toews was passing anyway.
Not sure who he was even passing to, everyone was on their way rushing up ice, and he passed it behind them. It was just a very slow telegraphed pass at his blueline that was easy to pick off. Opposition easily could have just grabbed the puck for a breakaway.
It's the main reason for the goal. Any time there's a turnover at your own blueline it causes chaos and breakdowns, because nobody is expecting it. Mikko fumbled it, but he wouldn't have been in that position if Devon put the puck on his tape.
It's also another example of soft play from Toews. He felt the pressure coming from the Flame player and rushed the pass. He was also too soft on his net front coverage for Zary's goal. It's become a bad habit of his.
It's mostly terrible though because of the context. This happens almost every game now with Toews and it was another turnover that happened after they had been playing better than the other team, only to shoot themselves in the foot and give up the first goal.
If Toews was wearing #4 this year he'd be covered in tar and feathers.
