ST. LOUIS — Anders Lee and Jean-Gabriel Pageau were watching tape a few days ago and noticed a clip of Simon Holmstrom on the forecheck.
The winger, who plays with Lee and Pageau on the third line, was getting in on the forecheck and playing physical hockey, the sort that isn’t generally considered part of his game.
It’s not the first time his linemates have noticed a little more oomph in Holmstrom to start the season.
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