we still have some really bad giveaways like turris on the pp and boro had a simple play turned over right infront of the net
we need to find a way to furthur minimize those
Yeah, still some errors from the system in my mind. There were a few times today where the D just did not have any options with the puck - that's a major issue. Whether it's bad changes or what, the D need places to go with it where you don't have to beat someone to get it there. That happens too often - and along with the too-often 'human' errors, it spells trouble.
I also really noted today that Boston is much better in puck support. To a man they support and roll coverage in a much more timely and effective manner than we ever do, taking away time and space, and outmanning us along the boards and coming away with the puck. It was almost clinical, I'd wager the board battle numbers would be similar to the lobsided face-off numbers.
I'm hoping regular lines will help us here, knowing what to expect from your linemates is so important in this game. A giveaway like Cowen's where he tried to against the flow and give it back to Zibby, Zibby wasn't there b/c it took him by surprise, also. Now, in that instance, Cowen had a simple play b/c he had another option in the other corner, but that's not a play that has to fail - but your forward has to know it might be coming. Just not on the same page. Also, I'm hoping there's a page at all.