Practice makes perfect!
I know that the Petes were successful holding on with a 3 goal lead to win tonight, but I think it would be a good idea to practice that again in the next game
. That's the only way they will get better at that.
I was happier when the Petes pressured with one forechecker deeper in the North Bay zone part way through the 3rd period rather than having all forwards between centre and the Petes' blue line just waiting for the Battalion to come at them. At least with one forechecker he can slow the attack down coming out of the North Bay end and direct it to a specific side that is better protected by his teammates behind him.
The penalty by Beck in the 3rd happened because he was caught flat-footed, waiting in neutral ice as Nelson came at him with speed.
They have already earned the split so the Petes are playing with house money. However, I am a little concerned about Hayes. He took an awkward hit along the boards in neutral ice with about 18:30 left in the 3rd period and was holding his left knee as he made his way to the bench and never returned.
Hopefully he'll be good to go Sunday.