To me the problem is we don't have enough quality defensive defenseman. DG admits that he's coaching to outscore the other team. IIRC, he said " defense is easy. He also said we aren't trying to win 2-1. He's about moving the puck offensively and we just don't have the players to win like that ... yet.
I do agree with his philosophy, BTW. It's just not going to always look good right now. Eventually, I believe it will.