![]() Two years ago, EA Vancouver upgraded the skating and physics engine adding a burst of agility, responsiveness, and satisfying impact to better reflect this. Just like veteran players have had to adapt, so does EA’s NHL series. And the last few years, we’ve seen the speed, skill, and creativity surge as a more physical, grindy game takes a backseat. A game like this is pretty much the best possible finish to the end of the games that don’t count, now we just have to sit and wait for them to get it going for real.The game of hockey is always changing. Archibald, Poehling and Brock McGinn looked like a perfectly functional fourth line, and depending on injury situations, could end up actually being a trio that the team goes back to at some point in the year.Ībout the only bad thing now is that the Pens have to wait six days until the start of their real season. Teddy Blueger is likely to return from injury for the start of the season, but Ryan Poehling played well enough to earn some confidence when he will be called upon at some point in the season.Josh Archibald had seven hits in the game, was moving in a straight line and doing exactly as asked. One other thing Sullivan loves is wingers who skate hard and straight to the puck.Pittsburgh has a 22-year old with real talent in the lineup moving forward. That will lead to difficult decisions elsewhere, but it also is a good thing. Smith showed he has something to offer for the season, and has played like one of the top options on defense. They will be in a good spot (see: Justin Schultz in 2015-16 when coming over in a trade). One of the best things about Mike Sullivan is how he can insulate and shield the bottom pair. We’ll have more on this tomorrow, but as written above- any lingering questions on Ty Smith were answered with his game tonight.But after being sick earlier in the week, it’s good feelings all around to see Jarry put up a great game heading into the regular season just like everyone else. Buffalo didn’t bring their best possible lineup. ![]()
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