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But Nurse was completely open on other side and nobody on him. VD didn't even look or consider it. Nurse even wanted the pass. just saying.The Oilers started going to the middle of the ice more for their outlets after game 5 because the Canucks go-to play is to just seal the walls. That Desharnais pass was a good one and he was likely just doing what the system was instructing him to do. But sure it's 3-0 you can just go hard off the glass at that point if you want, I guess, but McLeod needs to be able to handle that.
The other option for VD there is eat puck. Yeah I get that theres been some adjustments on break out but as we agree with 3-0 lead and 9mins left just make the safe play. That passing to McLeod in slot was what the team considers safe play just speaks to his reliability and how much he's trusted in own zone.
No big deal. My concern, and Knobs, is that McLeod could be impacted by the play. I suspect he bounces back with his typical enthusiasm.