Decent games... Past 2 nights have been brutal for us. We used to run lineups like this quite often and have success, but it seems we've hit a wall of sorts. We just aren't getting the bounces we need.
Correct me if I'm wrong, Vis. You're usually the least bias in these matters.
We've had way worse nights, this month in fact. There are 2 very simple concepts that we need to follow to win that have been abandoned
DEFENSE
Do not let anyone get behind us.
It's acceptable for one or two of these a game if the other team makes a great outlet or gets a weird bounce that gets them going towards our goal fast, but this has been happening way too much lately. To prevent this the DMen need to focus on 2 things:
1) always keep an eye on cherry pickers. If you see there gray "arrow" at the bottom of the screen behind you then you need to bail out of the offensive zone and watch them
2) always keep an eye on your defense partner. They call them "pairings" for a reason. If ur partner pinches you need to drop back a little farther than usual to compensate. Too many times all of our defensemen do not take this into account and that's how breakaways happen
The pairing concept applies in the defensive zone as well, 1 defensemen should always be positioned in front off the net on the strong side, if ur partner chases to the corner or out to the high slot make sure you cover him.
OFFENSE
Forwards are simply not sharing the puck enough.
As soon as you guys hit the blue line the blinders are going on and you are either trying to dangle and deke past the whole team, and once u gain the line its all about forcing cross crease passes that aren't there, or bad shots. Just hit the open man and move smartly without the puck and things will happen.
On the rush if one of our players is ahead of you and the pass is "make able" then get him the puck as quick as you can. We've had more offsides calls than ever lately and Ive noticed good options have been "looked off" too much for my liking.
In the zone, Aces and Milly are the only ones who ever even attempt to send the puck around the boards when they enter the zone to the opposite winger this is a good tactic we should use more. Just taking the puck behind the net in general and looking for options is not utilized at all and can be dangerous as most defenseman dont know how to deal with puck carriers brhind the net.
Also a nice change up move you guys should give a try is dump and chase to yourself rather than others. Dump it right before the blue line to an area you can get to and then turn on the jets and sprint there. Defensemen have a tough time turning and matching your speed which gives u a big advantage in getting to the puck first all while getting it deep.
And pretty much everyone has abandoned dropping it back to the dman along the wall. This does not have to be the absolute last option. Every once in awhile when you notice the defenseman on ur side is trailing well think about taking it up the boards and drop it back, I swear it will open up so many things.
Everyone we have is more than capable so it shouldn't make too much difference who we run out there, we should be able to get wins if we work together as a team. 
