In Game 4, the Washington Capitals secured a 5-2 victory against the Montreal Canadiens, largely thanks to Andrew Mangiapane's crucial goal. However, Dylan Strome's pivotal assist deserves recognition. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery praised Strome's ability to read the game and create space, emphasizing his exceptional hockey IQ. Strome's tactical drop pass allowed Mangiapane to score, showcasing Strome's skill in drawing defenders and maintaining control during chaotic gameplay. With seven points in the series, Strome is a leading scorer for the Capitals, highlighting his importance in the playoffs.
What I would say with Stromer is if you watch him play, for the casual fan, he's not going to wow you with speed, his shot... But if you really watch him, his mind for the game, especially offensively, is so elite... Probably his best quality he has as a player, is he slows the game down, meaning he can hold onto a puck.
You saw it the other night on that controlled entry. He knows exactly what he's doing in that moment. There's chaos going around. He drags that puck and draws two defenders.
That's Dylan Strome also knowing, 'If I drag this puck over to the weak-side defenseman, I can bring them both to me and create space for Andrew Mangiapane.'
The assist was Strome's second point of the game and his seventh (2g, 5a) in the series. Through four games, the 28-year-old center leads the Capitals in playoff scoring.
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