Florian Xhekaj had a slow start to the season picking up just 4 points in 16 games but since then has 20 points in 36 games. It wasn’t a pretty game for Laval as this team isn’t the same when they don’t have Jacob Fowler and it doesn’t help they were missing 3 blueliners in Engstrom, Bisson and Didier.
Mesar Rush/Tip Chance 1:19
Davidson Shot/Mesar Another Tip Chance 1:37
Mesar Goal/Davidson Assist 1:59
Xhekaj Goal 3:06
Mesar to Beck Chance 3:22
Farrell to Xhekaj Chance 3:38
Reinbacher to Farrell Chance 5:24
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Pascal Vincent must be pissed. when you have 3 blueliners sidelined the forwards must pick things up a lot more. Goal 1 and 2 against the rocket stems from our forwards not being active enough (if at all) in the D zone, puck-watching even, while both Ds are getting pressured behind the net, leaving the best shooting spots fully opened for the opponent. Kakhonen ain't Fowler ok but he ain't bad either, any goalie left out to dry like that would struggle just the same.
Mesar is finally beginning to look better