Transitions: they're important.
A blended Mike Babcock line proved just that Saturday, as Auston Matthews stole the puck in the neutral zone before finding Nazem Kadri, who promptly spotted a streaking William Nylander.
The rookie's quick shift to the forehand fooled an over-committed Tuukka Rask, and ultimately tied the game at one.
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