I blame Pete's tie.
Seriously though, Captain Salvador is barely present, Henrique's game has been off, Zajac looks like he loses his legs after a period, and the energy of the entire team has been beyond flat since the Penguins miniseries. Who is going to step up and lead this team with energy?
Gionta may be small and ineffective but that line is the only one that looks like they are skating with all they have consistently.
Faceoffs continue to be a major problem. And Gionta's inability to win any is a problem. I wish Gionta would suddenly evolve into a great player, because I am rooting for him and I like him, but it's just not happening. JJ needs to get back here, and I hope no-wing Loki shows me a lot more than what he did today so we can fill out our centers.
I...hate to say the team misses the body of Zubrus. That guy may not be able to score but he certainly keeps the forecheck going.