DarthEbriate

If Ruff trusts TNT at center (and Thompson plays well in his own zone at center), it frees up the line construction tremendously. TNT as 1C (the offensive guy) and Norris as 2C (d-zone, much better at face offs --- don't get hurt!) would be a good combination. McLeod is a very solid 3C and Kozak gives you responsible 4C play. Krebs and Östlund shift to the wing until more folks are healthy. As the veteran forwards pieces return to health, you definitely send the kids back to Rochester for more minutes. Benson does everything Rosén does and better and Norris is an upgrade over Östlund.

It's good to have faith in your goalie. And to have your 1D back in the lineup.

TNT sniping from 12 parsecs away.

Great save!

Timmins good in front of the net, nice little tug to help Ellis get an easy look at the shot.

This team is simply better with (Kozak, Dahlin, and a goalie not named Luukkonen) in the lineup.

Kozak picked off the McDavid pass, and then McDavid injures himself trying to make a check in retribution.

4 firsts to make up for Vanek?

Rosen almost had it, but Nurse got his stick. Dang. Check that, Ekholm.

You're all clear kid! Now let's blow this thing and go home.

Need to weather the initial storm in the third period, then score in the 4th minute to break their spirit. Because we know Edmonton is going to earn a PP opportunity or two.

Greenway just saved a goal? 'Twas Greenway. Good to be that tall and be defensively mindful.

Hmmm. Difficult to see. But I really want that 2nd round pick to be worth it for a 4th-line who blossoms into a playoff stud.

Beck - deflector shields at maximum!

Kozak line outworking the McDavid line and top Edmonton D-pairing. Great goal.