Oof! That game took me from passively optimistic to mildly hopeful - and then to neutrality, disappointment, anger, and then finally wanting to flip my TV off except for that I had to write this recap.
Post-game, Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre said that Merzlikins did not have his best night (clearly) and the Jackets need to just move past this game and get ready for Detroit. Agreed! It’s also worth noting that Juuse Saros was peppered with shots early on and managed to save 38 of 40 shots throughout the game. Not an excuse, just something to consider.
Period 1
The Jackets came crashing out of the gates, getting several shots off before the Predators were even able to land one.