Anthony Mantha metamorphosed to face the Canadiens on Thursday night.
The Quebec striker is no longer the same player since a two-week trip to Montreal last season.
That's what he revealed in the morning, just a few hours to walk the ice of the Bell Center in front of family and friends. See excerpts from his press briefing in the video above.
"When I injured my hand last season, I asked my coach for permission to come back to Montreal for the two weeks I could not shoot and pass," Mantha told the media. I did "power skating" for two weeks.
"It had an immediate impact on my skating, speed and agility. I also did it during the summer with the same coach. It has borne fruit. So far, that's fine. "
A trio on fire!
Indeed! Mantha forms a winning combination with Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi. The first trio of the Red Wings already totals 17 points after three games. Mantha contributes for many with five goals and two assists. By the way, the three men have donned eight of the team's 10 goals so far.
"Larkin has proven that he is one of the best centers in the league. If chemistry continues to work with him and Tyler Bertuzzi, we can do beautiful things this year, "said Mantha.
Larkin also found that Mantha is faster on his skates.
"Anthony seems even faster," he said. I know he worked hard on this aspect over the summer. But do I see a different player? No, not necessarily. I have always seen a dynamic winger with great potential.
"It's dangerous when he jumps on the ice. He really plays with confidence. He has gained confidence since the end of the last season and the World Championship. "
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