I would have to disagree, respectfully. All I see out is a team that thinks that they can wall all over the opposing team. Can't get put of there own end at times, horrible PP, sloppy mistakes, can't capitalize on their opportunities. Erie is not the team of old. They are young, quick and aggressive and if we're not careful and get too cute we'll lose the game.
First period was markedly different than the second..
I agree with the base of your post when it comes to the Knights 2nd period...
I think the fact that the Knights first goal was scored on a Harlem Globetrotters esque passing play has led them to overpass in the 2nd. I specifically counted 4 times in the 2nd alone where they made the extra pass when they probably shouldn't have. It looks so good when it works but it's detrimental and costing goals or at the very least scoring chances.
Bonk set the tone with a careless turnover 7 seconds into the period. They were too fancy on their 3 on 1.
Cowan needs to use his strength more, he's trying to be Marner when he needs to lower the shoulder and go through/around players. Too many turnovers in all 3 phases of the ice. That penalty needs to get coached out of him ASAP. Neutralized the Knights PP and indirectly led to a couple of Otters goals.
O'Reilly had a good hit in the Dzone to separate his man from the puck, too bad he whiffed on the clearing attempt. Also good poise on the PP to circle the zone and find the right pass.
Dickinson needs to clear the puck from the front of the net when all of his teammates are gassed. Even if it's icing.
Also I personally wasn't a fan of his dump to change when he had 4 fresh teammates and a couple of options. Too gassed at the end of his long shift but the direction to dump that could've come from the bench.
Good call on Erie. they're well coached and come out every shift.. what they lack in talent they're making up for in effort.
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