You have to be aware of him generating speed through the neutral zone and base your gap on that. It takes a collective five-man effort out there to slow him down.
Shutting down the opposing team's best players is a great test for us defensemen, especially, and something I relish and look forward to. It is no different tonight. It just happens to be #97.
It is a little bit more of a challenge than some other players, but it is going to take a group of five out there every shift to slow him down.
It might be a tough challenge, but matching up against star players like McDavid is something that our team has prepared for and thrives on.
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