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Not really sure how Smith is to blame for either of these games. Edmonton’s defense and forwards are awful.
McDavid and Drai are consistently taking 1:30-2:00 shifts. MacKinnon is taking :30 second ones. And I mean look at the Avs 3rd and 4th lines. NAK waiver wire - LOC whatever - 35 year old Helm. McDavid has gotten burned multiple times doing this in Colorado and LA series.
Also that Nurse contract is going to be such an anchor.
I’ve noticed this too. McDavid and Draisaitl tend to stay out a really long time, basically determined to not leave the ice until they can make something happen.
The trouble is, if they end up chasing the puck, these shifts can lead to the other team gaining momentum. I feel like they’d be better off just accepting that you can’t win every single shift in a hockey game.