After 1, the Ducks had a slim one goal lead, but they kept up the pressure in the second, and Justin was hurt sliding into the corner. The Pasadena Maple Leafs struggled to get shots on goal, while Roman was being hit from all angles, kicking pucks out and covering what he could. The Ducks bottled us in, and time and time again Leaf forwards were not able to get the puck past the defense and out of the zone.
After watching the tape back, I am certain the shots on goal were not right, but we were certainly outchanced badly. The second goal came on a bad turnover from the wing right up the slot, leading to a goal from the defense. The game went downhill quickly in the second after Justin was injured.
We have a rematch this weekend, so we need to recognize the big hitters and keep our heads up and battle for loose pucks. We can certainly play with them if we avoid turnovers and cut down on their shots against. Too many times we gave up uncontested shots in the slot or from the point. Forwards need to get to the shooters and get in the way of some shots.
Some rest and a fourth and final game at the KROC center at 5pm vs the Penguins, who beat the Ducks 1-0 Saturday.
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