My takes from this game....
1. Chara is done. He is our worst liability on the ice. We would honestly be better without him. Seidenberg also looks tired - probably because he is being forced into the role of #1 defence man because Chara is done.
That being said... I can "live" with this defence if we can fix #2, #3 and #4 below.
2. We really need to get Rask some rest. We really need a veteral backup who can log 5-7 games in the next month.
3. We need a sniper/goal-scorer. Don't think we can get one, since it is almost impossible with our cap situation and the lack of such players being available at the moment. Therefore, if we can't get one, maybe it is time to fix #1 above for the future.
4. We are really lacking some toughness on the 4th line - I would love a player that can get the energy of the bench and the crowd up with a hit or just general tough play. These are the kinds of guys who are game changers because they play a role of the electricity of the team both on the ice, on the bench and in the dressing room.