VGK came out looking timid last night for the first time all playoffs. Not sure how demoralizing those two bad bounce goals were coupled with some bad rubs of the post but it is real rough to see guys trying to sell plays for penalties that much. Reaves grabbing the stick behind the net and then trying to sell a high stick was one of those moments in a game when you know things are a little desperate early on. VGK is a great 5v5 team, they don't need to be playing that game.
Kusnetsov is just having himself a go, the man is on absolute fire and I don't know what it will take to stop him, maybe Tom Wilson forgetting what team he is on and running him, but he is so fun to watch right now. The little moves he makes which don't decelerate his momentum and create a few feet of space reminds me of watching Datsyuk.