Some quick thoughts:
1) Can we give Quinn a bit more patience and time before we run him out of here? He demanded change from his team and the entire roster responded. Like him or not, he is a keeper and going to stay for the immediate future.
2) Miller/Smith pairing was SOLID. Yes , it was only one game but they looked terrific and that Smith pass that led to Panarin goal was gorgeous!
3) Buchnevich had a helluva game. 3 point night and was engaged and visible ( in a positive way ) all night. That top corner snipe was a goal-scorers goal! Lets see if he can get on a roll ( he's on my fantasy team
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4) Tony D has got to be kicking himself. He sat out a game where we had EIGHT power plays. Hopefully -- lesson learned. But he has to get back on the ice, our PP needs his skill.
5) Georgi simply OWNS the Islanders. As far as I'm concerned, thats 6 more guaranteed starts for him the rest of the season.
6) Great to see Kakko get the goal, now he can relax and play his game. Chytil was stoked to see him score and had a solid game too. Now we need to see LaFranchise and Gauthier get their first goals so they can relax too.
Gotta enjoy the satisfaction of this win guys, we're going to have some more ups and downs as this young team comes together. LGR!
