An exciting game last night that the Devils could and should have held on to but didn't. Apart from some pretty incomprehensible and appaulling calls (or non-calls in some cases , because the ref didn't see most of the cheap shots Nottingham were employing) by the ref, our d unit certainly did not live up to its reputation. 3 of those goals against the Devils illustrated poor positioning or no positioning from our defence. This left Lyle completely open, especially on the one-on-one dashes by Panthers on his goal. The odds are split either way whether Lyle could have saved those shots - fact is, he was left unprotected and unsupported. Panthers had already sussed Lyle's weakness and that was the top left and right hand corners of the net.
The Devils have produced and demonstrated the best squad they have in years this season - attacking, gritty and exciting. Some guys are putting in 200% every game and playing with real skill like Miller and Michel. The Devils are a joy to watch most of the time right now. But like I said earlier this month,they have to win all their home matches if they are struggling to win their away matches to stay in contention for a top 3 finish. To lose from being 2-0 up is a repitition of early season.
Nottingham and Belfast are proving they can win their away matches as well as those at home. And these are teams who have experienced match delays too.
Let's hope this can be turned around next weekend.