Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta was the main topic of conversation after Wednesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. Jeff Petry was asked about his effort. So was head coach Dominique Ducharme.
Pezzetta’s effort is obvious to anyone who has watched the Canadiens over the last few months. While his effort is unquestionable, the fact that that’s the part of his game that sticks out compared to his teammates is a problem. It’s part of the reason the team finds itself at the bottom of the NHL’s standings.
“That’s what I’m here for,” Pezzetta said.