One more save. One more save and the game heads to overtime. Detroit let in two goals on 3 shots early and were down 3-0 before their first tally which was quickly erased and the 3 goal deficit returned. Though there were a couple of goals late that felt like a move forward, the team once again let the hole be dug too deep to overcome. In the past two games, they have 9 goals against and a slide out of the post season.
The post 4 Nations write ups feel an awful like the first half of the season. A team that cannot win without scoring 4 or 5 goals. Alex Lyon is doubtful to be in demand by fans as he was last year or even at times this season. However, the UFA goalie market is fairly soft so the goalie may find a multi year deal as a backup during the summer.
Each loss feels like a carbon copy, and it gets more and more difficult to talk about the positives. At this point, as mentioned in the pre game, the positives will likely be on the Griffin’s roster as seasons end in Europe and in the NCAA. It’s a painful slide to the end after a near miraculous run after Christmas. Fans in the comments are focusing blame and a clear and understandable frustration has set in. Detroit could not return to the form the team had found after the return from the season break. Idling concerns of what nearly a month long break will do to the league next season certainly don’t fare favorably at this moment.
As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments.
1st Period goals:
Ottawa struck first at 15:49, scoring on their first shot of the game. 1-0 OTT
At 12:59 Ottawa doubled up on just their 3rd shot (Detroit with 3 failed power plays). 2-0 OTT
Shots: 15-8 DET
Score: 2-0 OTT
2nd Period goals:
At 1:33 Ottawa scores after another failed Detroit power play. Likely the game ended. 3-0 OTT
Shots: 23-23
Score: 3-0 OTT
3rd Period goals:
At 5:25 Detroit finally got on the board as Kane collected his 19th goal while on the power play. Debrincat found Kane on a cross crease pass that went off a combination of the stick blade and leg. 3-1 OTT
At 15:30 Vladimir Tarasenko scored his 10th and made it a 1 goal game. Smith was heading to the net and made a drop pass to Compher. Compher skated to the corner and found Tarasenko in front of the net. A snap shot makes it a 1 goal game. 4-3 OTT
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