Sidney Crosby is tearing up the ice this season like he’s got a chip on his shoulder, amassing 5 goals and 3 assists in just three games. Not bad for the ‘old’ guy, as some fans kept spewing all off-season. On the other side of the rink, Detroit’s Dylan Larkin is holding his own with 1 goal and 2 assists. The stage is set for a showdown between these two captains.
Now, let’s talk about Detroit’s defense, shall we? Their starting goalie, V. Husso, is sporting a save percentage of .863. Add to that defensemen like M. Seider logging nearly 24 minutes a game, and you’ve got a recipe for late-game fatigue.