Following back-to-back blowout losses during which we barely displayed a pulse, the last thing I expected was a shutout victory over the playoff-bound Senators last night with rookies Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen filling top-six roles and Tristan Jarry stationed between the pipes.
Especially since the latter yielded eight goals on 19 shots during his last two starts (a .579 save percentage).
However, aided by a surprisingly stout defense, Jarry rose like Job from the ash pile to stop 31 shots for his first shutout of the season.
As for the kids?