Performance tonight when the puck drops on Game 2 in Tampa Bay.
The fast action in Game 1 proved that precision was key for the Cat’s victory, as crisp passes through near-impossible openings resulted in highlight goals. — just look at what led the Bennet, Rhino, and Tkachuk goals.
While the Panthers brought the heavy forecheck, that changed hands a bit through the first, with Tampa then applying it to Florida. Thankfully, the Cats weathered and bounced back.
Some cool takeaways from Game 1:
Some fun stats from tonight's W!
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- Barkov went 14/18 in the FO circle
- 12 different Panthers had multiple hits
- Jones w/ a team-high 23:43 TOI
- Bobrovsky with 17 saves on 18 shots at 5-on-5
- Tkachuk w/ a team-high 3 points (2G, 1A)
- Schmidt first multi-goal playoff game
I’d like to see Florida come out with the same energy and game plan tonight. No sense in reinventing the wheel. The simplicity of a heavy forecheck, physicality, and relying on the guys you pay to make plays is what did the trick.
Tkachuk’s rest seemed to do wonders, as #19 was every where. Nate Schmidt looked great in his return.
Stay out of the box and get that W! ___________________
Go Panthers!
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