The Donuts have now played 20 games of the season and here are some reflections.
Results: Last 10 games the team goes 7-2-1 which is an ok turn out. It looked a bit grim when they lost three games in game 11-14, but six straight wins to end the span saves the day.
Fort Erie Falcons: In the 10 games 3 where against FOR. First game was lost to FOR then the Donuts decided to flip Draisaitl for Pastrnak and that helped the team win the next two games against FOR. So far the Donuts lead the series 2-1. the first two games where one goal games while the last one was a "blow out" 3-0. There wont be many nights the powerhouse is blanked.
David Pastrnak: David was slumping with FOR and that was probably a factor for making him available. But the slump continues. In five games he has scored a lone goal to bring a total of 5 goals. It is now doubtful if he even can come close to his NHL 60+ goals this season. Hopefully saving it all for the playoffs instead, a bit early to predict, but hopefully we will be there. Pasta is presently demoted to second line to find his game. Meanwhile Draisaitl has scored 7 goals in 5 games for FOR.
Brandon Carlo: Brandon was featured last time as well with 3 goals in first 4 games. He has slowed down but is now at five goals so far. Not bad for a player scoring just 3 goals in NHL last year. He now has 3 PPG and 1 PKG! Sure is starting to look like an offensive defenseman. He is now neck and neck with Pastrnak in the point race.
Filip Forsberg: Speaking of slumps. With Draisaitl traded a spot opened up on the left wing for Filip. One would think he would jump at the opportunity, but no. Zero goals and a minus 5 to show for it. He is now on bench again with Raymond taking his spot.
Power play: The Donuts are the best scoring team in the league and one would think it was so from doing well on the power play but it is not so. A 21% PP isn't exactly sputtering but is only 10th in the league. With the players on roster I think they should be higher than that and I will be monitor it in the coming games.
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