Brett Sterling just broke into the Hamilton with the puck but didn't have anyone to dish to. He was in alone, 2-on-1 and couldn't get to open ice to fire off a shot. He did the sensible thing and stayed along the boards, keeping control of the puck while he waited for help. Nothing worth writing home about there. What was great about it was that he was able to protect the puck between himself and the boards while he had 6-4, 217 lbs defenseman Andrew archer draped all over him.

The only question about Sterling is whether his size, or lack thereof, will be an issue in the NHL. That play was a good sign.