Yeah the only big plus for me was Eller, Stephenson and our fourth line dominated them most of the game. Our top six gave up way too many changes, and most of our notable stars were not great defensively. It was a very weird game to watch because we had control of so much of that game for so long, and like many of our early games this season, we play smart/go for the kill and then just some boneheaded/weak plays late by key players leads to a loss.
The Domi goal is Holtby. Giving up that kind of shot late, boxing to the outside is fine. Holtby could see it, it bounced out of his glove and in. Hell even the tying goal is a battle in front that we should of had, but a greasy squeaker. Holtby otherwise though had a good night, so it's hard to criticize two weak goals when he was so stellar in other areas.
Reminds me of the Caps in the middle of last season tbh, not exactly slumping but not exactly breaking the bank either. The identity is there, they are playing to it for stretches of games, but when they lose it they do the literal slip on the banana peel and fall flat on their faces. Tough game to lose to be honest, and the boys still have some tinkering to do. But I do see glimpses of hope, we can say all we want about the teetering into the back n forth offensive chances or the EA equivalent, but for stretches of games we aren't that and we show flashes of the Cup team. But obviously, stretches aren't good enough and I think finding a consistent 60 minute game is probably going to be the Caps struggles for this season.
