Face-offs can help deflate a run or help you go on a run. It's something you can control. Possession is the key in any sport you have the ball -- you have a chance to win.
Quotes about face-offs (3 Quotes)
It's a big part of the game. If you get dominated up the middle, you don't have much chance to win, and that includes face-offs. They don't get a lot of attention by people outside the game, but people inside the game, coaches, know how important they are. To start with the puck is a huge advantage in any situation.
Like I said, I just want to focus on the things I do well creating some offense, winning face-offs and being reliable in my own zone. Overall, I thought things went pretty well.