It was huge to have a two-goal lead after one period. I don't think we've had a one-goal lead so far this year.
Getting off to a slow start again just killed us. But we came out in the second period and played well. I wouldn't say we totally outplayed them, but we definitely put the ice back to level.
We weren't picking up the guy who was picking up the rebound.
Our game plan was to push the puck. We got a little sluggish in the second period. We didn't mess around in the third period, we didn't try to thread the needle with any passes. But, we almost gave it away.
We were concerned what it would do on the defensive side. The game plan was to catch the puck, push it up and let the offense take care of business.
I know, before I got here, they were in the tournament but lost early. It's hard for a skilled player like he is not to be successful.
I think he has the skills to play on the next level, it's just a matter of motivation.
I think we were pressing too much in the third period. We definitely weren't as synchronized as we were in the second period.
