After all my bitchin, better be givin the hard hat to Holts.. Nice bounce back!
I too was down on Holtz after 1st goal, Mick! (With good reason, I might add), And actually, he still looked “off”, during the rest of the 1st period. He showed some jerky, and indecisive judgement when collecting the puck, in, an around his area, especially when deciding WHO, or which direction, to send it to!
Causing a few “close calls”, for our Dmen, that should have been more routine!!
Thankfully, at some point before the 3rd P, I believe Holtby, (obviously knowing the current pressure on him, NEEDING to have a good game), Stepped up and answered the call!! He needed it. His teammates needed it, and the fans needed it, as well!
If anybody knows how important it is for him to string a few good performances together, AFTER this one, in his next few starts, it’s Holtby!!
Truthfully, I can’t call it. I certainly hope he improves his game quickly!
He will certainly have the spotlight on him for a bit! We shall see!!
Third line energy, with Boyd, looked pretty sharp. Especially the first two periods!
A desperate Montreal, tried to throw everything but the kitchen sink at us in the third.
We bent a little, as a team, but did not break!!
This was the most important thing to see, for me, about tonight‘s game! After a long rest spell, The Capitals especially, have a tendency to use a few “break in” games, to get the motor chugging!
Happy to see that was not the case tonight!!
Rush
