The Penguins did enough offensively to win the game. They will have to be better to win Game 2. Carolina’s strong two-man forecheck gave the Penguins problems at times, especially in period 2. Coach Bylsma and his staff are going to have to find a breakout that can negate that pressure. If they do, the speed of the Penguins’ forwards will be able to control the game. Odd-man rushes with all that skill will give the Canes defense nightmares. This will not only give the Penguins scoring opportunities, it will also slow down the aggressiveness of the Hurricane forwards. I believe this will happen and the Pens will head to Raleigh leading 2-0.
That’s the view from E-11.
Note: It was good to watch a hockey game that was almost entirely played between the whistles. The game was highly competitive without those post-whistle scrums.
Note: The third line had a great game.
Note: I like seven defensemen mainly because it makes our fourth line better.
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