Pearson Carbonell

slightly undersized defenceman who played with plenty of confidence and wasn't afraid to be aggressive offensively. Frequently joined the rush as an additional option and looked extremely comfortable with the puck, using his skating, puck control and changes of pace to evade forecheckers and carry pucks out of his own end. Ran the power play effectively, showing poise and good command of the puck. Scored a beautiful end-to-end goal, using his skating to retrieve the puck, beating a defender with a skilled move before finishing upstairs. His lack of size was noticeable in net-front battles, where he struggled to establish position against bigger opponents. Despite that, his ability to control the puck, escape pressure and create offence from the back end really stood out in this game.