u/CommandHot3245

Danault can be a matchup nightmare, and he was just that for Tuch in Round 2. Danault and Tuch shared the ice for 33:36 of even strength ice time over the seven games and the results were decidedly in Montreal's favour. The Canadiens outscored the Sabres 4-1 and out shot them 19-15 in this matchup, leaving Tuch with an expected goals percentage of just 27.86.

For a little more context, Tuch shared the ice with Nick Suzuki for 34:37 of even-strength ice time and though neither side scored a goal in that situation, Tuch's expected goals percentage shot up to 72.01. Danault was a key in tilting the ice for Montreal against a star Sabre who came into the series red hot.