Mitch Marner demoted after failing to keep up with Connor McDavid
Photo credit: Yard Barker
at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. While the boys look ahead to today's matchup against Team Finland, head coach Jon Cooper has made some significant changes to his lineup. Following a poor showing against team USA, Mitch Marner finds himself relegated to the 2nd line after failing to produce any level of sustained chemistry with superstar Connor McDavid.
Team Canada is gearing up for a "game 7" type of matchup against the Finnish elite, but Jon Cooper is doing everything in his power to give his team the edge.
With that said, after Team USA scored 3 unanswered goals, it became clear that Jon Cooper's first line was struggling to generate any chemistry and has decided to activate a new 1st line.
Team Canada roles out new lines
Sidney Crosby - Connor McDavid - Mark Stone
Sam Reinhart - Nathan MacKinnon - Mitch Marner
Brad Marchand - Sam Bennett - Seth Jarvis
Brandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Brayden Point
Sam Reinhart - Nathan MacKinnon - Mitch Marner
Brad Marchand - Sam Bennett - Seth Jarvis
Brandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Brayden Point
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, In the third period of last night's game, Jon Cooper made a change to bump Mitch Marner and Sam Reinhart off Connor McDavid's line, while moving up Sidney Crosby and Mark Stone.
After a clear lack of chemistry between McDavid and his wingers, it was a needed change that could continue through the tournament. Mitch Marner in particular seemed to fight the puck on McDavid's line, and Sam Reinhart didn't made any impact.
During Canada's first game, McDavid and Marner got into a heated discussion on the bench about their play.
-Liam Mccormick
During Canada's first game, McDavid and Marner got into a heated discussion on the bench about their play.
-Liam Mccormick
As it stands, Mitch Marner will look to find his game on the newly assembled second line.
Hopefully, the boys come out harder and stronger against Team Finland.
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