Sometimes, you just get beaten by a better team. When you’re so thoroughly beaten, though – and in the midst of a losing streak at that – then it’s perhaps a little less acceptable a sentiment.
Feel of the game
Remember the first matchup these two teams had? It was probably a candidate for best regular season game of the year. Both teams were engaged, trading chances, and so unwilling to concede a loss it went deep into the shootout. And at first, it seemed like we were going to be in for a similar matchup.