There was some crappy puck luck.
I can't put my finger on exactly what the problem is defensively. First, we have some bad luck not being able to find the puck on one of the goals. Then, we give up a shorty. Then, we look like we lost all of our poise, and can't clear the puck once Ottawa started to forecheck. Then, it's not our defense, but lackadaisical play from Hanzal after Domingue comes in.
I am still somewhat convinced that Playfair is not a good in-game manager. Some of the players on D looked like a deer in headlights once the Sens 3rd and 4th lines started to press us. I don't know what is or isn't said in the locker room, but I feel like we snowball into poorer and poorer play as the game moves on, and there is a lack of adjustment specifically on defense. Players are either not covering their man, or they are over-aggressive and get themselves out of position. I hear the players talking on the ice, but it is like each is speaking a different language.
Anything to like about this performance? Martinook. Pre-injury Smith. We looked like the better team for most of the 1st period, and then the play from almost everyone just degraded so much.
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