Morgan Rielly provides a case study on why “more defensemen, less ice time” has not translated to success so far.
There was Morgan Rielly, whizzing a shot past Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, which clanged off the post in the first period of Wednesday’s game.
There was Morgan Rielly, chasing down Colorado’s Logan O’Connor, thwarting a would-be breakaway with a deftly timed stick check. “He came out, had some really good looks and he’s continuing to try to impose his game,” said Leafs captain John Tavares. “Maybe it hasn’t come as often on the scoresheet putting the puck in the net, but he’s still such an impactful player for us in so many areas. Obviously a leader. So he continues to work at it and stay with it and play solid hockey all around.”
Some forwards in the lineup are playing more – Marner logged an absurd 29:10 Wednesday – and they enjoy the extra feel for the game it gives them.
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