Recap #17: Tampa’s top line makes the difference

It’s the second game this week against a Florida team, and head coach Rick Bowness is out (illness, game time decision)

First Period

The Jackets dominated possession for the first two minutes, so of course the first goal went to Tampa, with our top line and top pair playing swiss cheese defense.

After that, the Jackets got some looks, including a Mateychuk shot from the slot which hit the crossbar. Started to feel like it was going to be another one of those nights. BUT!

Zach Werenski drew a high sticking penalty and the power play wasted little time scoring. The bulk of the work here was done with the stick work and vision of Kent Johnson, who found Matthew Knies at the doorstep. That’s Knies’…