"While his ten points in 33 games this season aren't anything that will wow you, eight of those ten points are goals, and his excellent performance on the defensive side of the puck have made those limited offensive totals easily forgettable. He's scored three times in his past five games, and yet, on Friday night against the Vegas Golden Knights, Laughton registered only 9:28 of time on ice (TOI). And this was one of the games he scored in."
"Head coach Craig Berube was asked about Laughton's limited usage at practice on Saturday and said that he was making an effort to run the top two lines more often in an effort to get back in the game. "Well, he's been playing 14 minutes a night for the most part," Berube said. "Last night, we were down in the game, I went with two lines in that second period a little bit to get caught up. That's what happened there.""
Scott Laughton struggled offensively early after a costly acquisition but has grown into an effective middle-six forward in the second year and final season of his contract. He has ten points in 33 games, eight of them goals, and has scored three times in his past five outings. His defensive play has been strong, making his modest offensive totals less concerning. Despite that, he often receives limited ice time, including 9:28 in a game he scored, averages about 14:39 per night, and remains used primarily on the fourth line even when higher-line spots are available. Coach Craig Berube has shortened the bench to run the top two lines while chasing offense.
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