Caufield et Evans could play game 3 of the series
Alexander Romanov and Cole Caufield are still out in the playoffs, while Kotkaniemi was added to the lineup on Saturday without Evans being away. KK was the only CH marker in a losing case.
The return home for the games on Monday and Tuesday, however, opens the door to more controlled use by Ducharme and could potentially include Caufield and Romanov in the roster. The interim head coach will benefit from the latest change and will therefore be able to pit whatever players he wants against the Auston Matthews trio and properly use his young players in situations more conducive to success.
«It's not that we are afraid to use it 5 against 5. We have depth and we are prepared so that everyone can have a contribution. By being at home, you can have better control over the oppositions between the lines. If he's in uniform, he won't be just on the power play because there are games like yesterday where you can only have one, »Ducharme said of Caufield.
If the merits of Caufield have been publicly applauded since his arrival in Montreal, his teammate Brett Kulak also had kind words towards the young striker of the Canadian.
«He was impressive at the end of the season. We saw his offensive flair and his skills. He has excellent hands, he is always looking for an option, his shooting is also very good. He has many tools to use and he has the attitude that is going to help him be very successful. "
And for those who might wonder if Ducharme has the support of the team's senior management, Dominique Ducharme was quick to express the organization's confidence in his decisions.
«100%. No doubt. "
Credit: Rds.ca
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