Craig Berube highlighted the need for improved play and urgency during key moments, especially in terms of avoiding penalties and making more aggressive offensive plays.
On the decision to place Max Pacioretty on the top line: Berube believed Pacioretty's presence would add physicality in the offensive zone, which led to eventual scoring opportunities.
Despite feeling optimistic about the offensive zone performance, Berube acknowledged that the team requires more contributions from their bottom-six players in scoring.
Reflecting on Matthew Knies' game, Berube noted his improvement throughout the match, crediting his increasing confidence and physical play since returning from injury.
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