"I think it is (a confidence thing). You know, it's on me," Roy said. "He didn't play a bad game, he hasn't played a lot. Sometimes, when that happens, you just want to go with the best guys that you think get you the best chance to win. He's probably going to be back against Seattle, and hopefully I can use him more."
""This is a good opportunity for me," he said before the game, "To bring me a chance to show the coach I can play and that it is my spot.""
Maxim Tsyplakov followed a strong rookie season (10 goals, 25 assists in 77 games) with a steep decline: one goal, zero assists, and a -10 rating through 25 games. Average ice time dropped from 14:58 to 9:39 per game. Recent road trips included only two appearances, with 8:42 and 6:43 of ice time, and no third-period shifts in Vancouver. A two-year, $4.5 million extension secured Tsyplakov after the rookie year, but current form and reduced usage have limited lineup opportunities. Confidence and coaching decisions were cited as factors, with a planned return for the Seattle game.
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