Overall pretty impressive performance. Hard to get much of a read based on the first game of the season. Here's what I took away from it:

Shattenkirk looks about 100x better after a full recovery from the abs surgery. He could have a Norris trophy year if he stays healthy. On the flip side, Gunnerson needs to be better at clearing the puck and making the outlet passes. Agreed, Parayko looks solid. Let's hope it continues. Defense is still gelling. They looked a little disorganized at times. That should get better as the season rolls along.

The offense is bigger and clearly stronger this year. Very impressive performances for the young guns. Lot's of hype about Fabbri's first goal but give 90% of the credit for that goal to Lehtera. That was a Gretzky-like pass.

Elliott was strong in goal. Gave up one fluke goal that you can hardly hold against him.

Good to start the season with a W.