The parfait defense.Layering, as Pierre so astutely put it.
Which is why the passing by Marchand and Pasta was annoyingSeems they are pressing badly.
However, also seems like there is no open ice to operate in. They get close to the offensive zone and a Blues player is right in their face.
Eyes see what you did thereBeginning of this game was like watching the Viper fuck around with the Mountain.
Since then it’s been, well, you know.
Not dominating this period by any stretch. Lucky to not be down 3 or worse.So frustrating. Dominating play and down two. Can’t get anything past Bennington. Can’t win if you don’t score.
Plus... St. Louis continues to deliver head shots.
This year wouldn't be an exception, but no team has ever won the Cup and lost 3 at home in the Final. Only 8 teams have 2 such losses at home, most recently the 2000-01 Avs. Hockey-Reference notably lists this year's Blues. Motivation? Fuck yea. And I'm apoplectic. Sigh.Can’t lose 3 games at home. Can’t happen.