Brindy is probably stewing hard after that game. Yeah, the Canes gutted out the W but gave up a point and really never played "their" game. I don't think we've seen a single public display of displeasure from Roddy to top the volcanic tirade he went off on during his challenge of Buffalo's 2nd goal. Challenge used loosely, because that was timeout taken specifically so he could light his team up. They threw in the challenge part just on the off chance there was a positive outcome to be had. He did everything short of throwing the stick rack on the ice ... and I kind of wished he'd gone all the way there, just for old times' sake.
Honestly, decent showing offensively. The D pitched in some nice odd man covers and I thought the guys were pretty creative in possession. But the neutral and defensive zone play was putrid to say the least. Mack wasn't great in net either, and I think you've now seen the danger in playing old goaltenders on fairly short rest. His movement was downright creaky at times. You all but hear his knees complaining. I think it's good that they have to get right back on the horse in New York City. It probably saves them a pretty rough practice, for one thing ... but it also gives them a chance to redeem themselves a bit. And hey. It's always better to correct mistakes after wins, right? Hopefully they dial it in a bit better tonight.
