The expression “match barometer” is often overused. Except that when you measure up to a team that has won 10 of its 12 previous games (10-1-1), the opportunity is good to see how far to go before aspiring to top honors.
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“You see that we still have a long way to go. Teams like this show you what level you need to reach. We will continue to work to try to move forward. »
–Martin St-Louis
However, the Habs were in the game until the start of the third period. Then, for some reason that is difficult to explain, everything fell apart.
“We have become complacent. Once they scored that first goal, it’s like taking your foot off the accelerator. »
–Michael Pezzetta
Fourth unit members Pezzetta and Rem Pitlick teamed up for one goal, as well as knocking on the door on another occasion. Unfortunately, their efforts were insufficient.
“It’s a good team. They took advantage of their scoring opportunities. They made good plays. They found a way to score goals. »
–Rem Pitlick
Accompanied by their father for a few days, Hurricanes players are having a very special week. Seth Jarvis couldn’t have picked a better time to score the first hat trick of his career.
“It’s an incredible feeling. My father and my brother arrived yesterday (Wednesday). So this hat trick means a lot to me. I often dreamed of this kind of moment when I was young. »
– Seth Jarvis