Well damn.It turns out Ottawa is exceptional defensively, goaltending and on the forecheck. F/O were even, shots were even 4-3 Ottawa. Missed an open net late. Sarnia struggled with both zone entries and getting in hot on the forecheck was their downfall. They played pretty tentative.
As for Beck, there are no worries. He has moved to LW fulltime due to TDL acquisitions so the timeline makes sense to his points coming down. He's noticeable every shift and effective on the left side PP. Distributes the puck well, 2 1st assists. Had 2 high danger scoring chances. Just missed on a wrister top-shelf with little to shoot at.
He was good defensively and back-checked aggressively.
A couple goals Gaudreau would want back, that's usual. A penalty shot turned out to be the winner. Great game but Sarnia couldn't afford to be so flat for most of the 2nd period.
Brady Stonehouse from Ottawa is worth keeping an eye on. Undrafted last year, will be drafted this year. Annoying af in the Tkachuk mold. He had the PS winner and was being Tkachuk-annoying all game.
He's worth a later round swing as a 19yo this year.