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He wasn't sharp. 7 goals on just 44 shots on the weekend. by wearendhockey

but the whole team looked soft. Too many shifts not playing to the whistle from what I saw. Too many Wisconsin skaters going by defensemen that looked like they were standing still. And only one line scored all weekend.

Only the first weekend, but this team better figure out something quick. Porous defense, shaky goaltending and no scoring are not a good mix. Jackson will tinker with lines and pairs so it is very possible it will just be a matter of getting the right combinations/chemistry. I do think though the team is very likely to once again be among the bottom couple of teams in both the power play and overall scoring, so it could be a bumpy ride.