This game was a bit of a mirror image of Game 3, in which Ottawa went up 4-0 after one period on its way to a 5-1 win. Pittsburgh bounced back to win a close Game 4, so we’ll have to see how Ottawa responds for Game 6 back home. Especially if Karlsson isn’t healthy enough to be effective, the series could be on its last legs.
In Red Wings Land
Jared Coreau showed a few signs last season that he could develop into a solid NHL goalie.