There is usually a mistake to put Lindholm in that position... and like we both said you hope Lindholm can do something to disrupt the passing option, but you have to take the middle lane away... I wouldn't say Lindholm misplayed anything there really, and just because hes known as a top defender doesn't mean he should stop every 1 v 2 or 2 v 3 scenario.
You take out the middle guys shot, hope you can disrupt the pass(or back checker can get back to disrupt it), and then worst case scenario the shooter on the wing is on a off angle so the goalie has a better chance at stopping it.
Taking out the middle limits the winger's scoring options. Taking out the winger, increases the middle guy's scoring options. I'm just hoping whoever is defending on the 2v1 or 3v2 can mitigate the scoring opportunity to one side. With Keller, Kessel, and Stepan on the ice on that 3v2 rush, which was played perfectly into a 2v1, we just have to hope if the pass makes it to the wing that either the shooter misses or Gibby is there. If Lindholm is going up against a Grant-Rowney 2v1 rush, then I feel our chances of coming away without being scored upon increases vastly. LoL
I'm far more upset at the terrible line change to put Lindholm in such a disposition. Hell, I'm upset we almost gave up a short-handed opportunity on the PP! That's something that has happened often in the pre-season. But to say Lindholm isn't a good defender b/c he couldn't defend a 2v1 rush against Kessel-Stepan is a redonkulous standard. Why doesn't Paul extend the blame to Gibby? Lindholm forced the puck outside, which does limit the scoring opportunities to a side angle. Why didn't Gibby get to that puck? Isn't Gibby a franchise, Vezina type goalie? Why didn't Gibby stop that puck on such a limited angle? Why didn't Gibby come out further from the crease to decrease that shooting area either? Srsly? Where's that extension of blame and degrading of a player's talent? If Paul's gonna be consistent, then be 100% consistent through and through - not cherry pick.
I give credit to Arizona for taking advantage of the bench's mistake. That mistake allowed one goal against. The final score last night was Ducks 2, Arizona 1. If the Ducks can limit self-inflicted errors, then Gibby might have had a shutout. But hey, Lindholm sucks b/c he couldn't defend a 2v1 rush between Kessel and Stepan.