Also, just to add a bit more. If a player is going in on a break, chances are, they're moving pretty fast, and are unlikely to be able to slow down/stop to get the rebound, thereby giving the defenders time to get to the rebound before that player does (especially if your goalie is good and angles the shot where you have a higher chance of getting to it.)
If I had to pick between giving up a breakaway, or giving up a penalty shot, I'd give up that breakaway 10 times out of 10.
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