With yet another loss- once again coming in overtime- under the Stars’ belt, it seems multiple things are holding them back. One thing that they waver continually on, though, is their defense. At times it seems like it has made leaps and strides since last season, and at times it seems it has reverted back to its prior state. We’re on a blue line roller coaster ride; you never quite know what you’re going to get.
Let’s admit it up front: the defense had its shining moments last night especially, to be sure. Both Jordie Benn and Patrik Nemeth had some truly courageous shot blocking and denying moments, one of which hopefully will not keep the elder Benn on the bench in the future.