In the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers, there were more than a few surprises. But the one that surprised me most was watching a 26-year-old Canucks’ depth forward, Max Sasson, handle the best player on the planet.
NHL Trade Talk highlights Vancouver Canucks depth forward Max Sasson's performance in containing Connor McDavid during a 6-5 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Manny Malhotra trusted Sasson with heavy matchup minutes against McDavid, who was held to zero shots on goal despite recording two assists on the night.
Sasson contributed offensively with a third-period goal and an assist on Paul Cotter's game-winning goal in overtime. The writer argues that Sasson's disciplined two-way play raises questions about whether depth forwards can successfully disrupt elite players like McDavid throughout a season.
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