A first defensive game at Place Bell for David Reinbacher

David Reinbacher’s offensive impact is far from his most impressive since arriving in Laval. The good news is that it’s not his job.

We need to explain to everyone that he’s a defensive-minded defender and that’s how he’s going to help his team win games.

He was a major factor in the Rocket’s 2-1 win over the Belleville Senators.

When I say he was an important factor, I don’t mean that he scored goals or earned assists. In fact, it was his defensive play that helped him.

He and the defensive brigade limited the Senators to just one goal during the game. Interestingly, the Rocket’s opponents have scored just 9 goals in 5 games since Reinbacher’s arrival.

In fact, even better: the Rocket has lost just once in five AHL games. He doesn’t let anything get past him, and he doesn’t flinch.

Reinbacher finished the game with a +1 differential, which is excellent considering Laval only scored two goals. He’s earned himself a few good comments on social networks.

Even if nothing is perfect, I notice that Reinbacher is a notch above the rest. In my opinion, he won’t be with the Rocket for long.

– Raphaël Duguay (@RaphIMFC1996) March 30, 2024

Seeing #Reinbacher lunging at players a bit in this game vs Belleville. He liked to keep a tight gap and is aggressive at his own blue line, but sometimes you’re better suited to just keep your man in front of you and angle him to the outside. Beautiful learning opportunities.

– JJ Gab (@RiseFromTheAshZ) March 30, 2024

Huge performance from Jakub Dobes who made 35 saves on 36 shots tonight to give @RocketLaval an extremely important playoff win.

Loved David Reinbacher’s performance too: Calm, intelligent, efficient and no fla fla! #CH #Habs

– Marc-Olivier Beaudoin (@MOBeaudoin1) March 30, 2024

The Austrian defenseman may have played a good game, but he got some help from goaltender Jakub Dobes in front of the net. The young Rocket goalie turned aside 36 of 37 shots.

Laval also won the match thanks to goals from Brandon Gignac and William Trudeau. Nothing much offensively from the Rocket, who were outshot 37-17.

Still in fifth place, the Rocket nevertheless took a four-point lead in the playoff race. Enough to make fans who want to see spring hockey in Quebec happy.

The Rocket held the fort brilliantly at the end of the game, pulling out a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Senators. Jakub Dobes made 35 saves for his 22nd win of the season. The Rocket takes a 4-point lead on a playoff spot.

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) March 30, 2024

Laval will be back in action on Saturday night, once again against the Belleville Senators, in a bid to take a bigger lead in the playoff race.

In gusto

– Pretty funny!

– The last few games are still important for the Habs.

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– Guillaume Lefrançois (@glefrancoisLP) March 29, 2024