Neech

Got unlucky on both goals with Xhekaj getting tripped up by Carrier and Anderson falling.

Of course when we're getting more shots we're down on the scoreboard.

I like it, even if it's just temporary. It's showing he can be a LOT more than just a third wheel. Once again the Habs are outshot but are more opportunistic. Monty came up big just like Dobes last game. Caufield was so close to potting a second or third goal. Texier seems like he has more skill than a typical fourth liner.

Dobes came up huge in the third. Wicked snipe by Demi to win it.

We gotta get this win.

Monty looked bad on the third goal. Dach is starting to play with more confidence.

Last year, Hutson got a lot of shifts with the top line. This year they're giving those to the Dobson pairing (except in OT).

Struble played 4 more minutes than Arber, even with the blunder. Most of that is playing with Hutson, but under 12 minutes for Arber isn't showing a lot of trust from the coaching staff. The first line is humming and one of the best in the league. If we get a full season of this Slaf we're golden. Dobson is a legit #1 D.

Mailloux probably has a higher ceiling than Bolduc, but Bolduc is already an established NHLer with room to improve. Mailloux's defensive deficiencies might prevent him from ever reaching that level. We moved him at the right time while his value is high and he wasn't too disgruntled with the lack of NHL opportunity. We're not the only team with a hole at centre and it doesn't seem like there are many on the market. We already filled a huge hole on RD.

Kulak playing strong top-3 minutes for Edmonton with Ekholm out. Happy to see him thrive, was always a pleasant surprise for us.

Nice to see Doby make some big saves to keep us in it. Win or lose, I'd love to see some fight. We came out strong but finished the period on the backheel. Might be blender time for the lines.

Slaf winning pucks and driving the net, he's going to be a dominant playoff producer for us if he can bring this kind of effort consistently.

Amazing how we tilted the ice each period, we never let up!

Wilson better be ejected for his role in that.

Terrible turnover by the Caps led to the Carrier goal. Our lines look a lot more balanced without Laine.