I think it goes deeper than this.  The #1 goalie is back, but he hasn't
looked sharp.  The team as a whole has lost their edge.

For those not familiar with Wisconsin, they play in a very disciplined,
defensive system.  They play stifling defense and rely on turnovers and a
transition game for most of their offence.  Their success has perhaps more
to do with playing within their system than the individual talent of the
players.  As such, to be successful requires 100% effort and good
goaltending - they had this for most of the year.  Right now they have
neither.


                                                                           
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Rowe, Thomas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> How the mighty have fallen.  From a consensus #1 team in the nation to I
> don't know what, but sure in a tumble.  What's gone wrong with
> Wisconsin?


Simple answer: #1 goaltender injured; no depth on bench.

cheers,

Henry



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