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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Don't defencemen usually let a forward take over coverage rather than leave their own area? They switch off covering the carrier just like when they go behind the net. I think they do the same when the carrier is circling the offensive zone. More or less a zone defence as opposed to man to man.
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Yeah, it really depends with what defensive system you are coached to play. Most NHL teams play a zone D because it's just too quick but I do see what Bingo is mentioning about Russell sticking with his man, which isn't a bad play.
But with that, I've watched the video about 10 times and there is a clear disconnect with their entire D zone play. Here is my in depth analysis:
First Mistake: Both Lucic and McDavid collapsed pretty low
Second Mistake: Winnipeg made the smart move quickly getting the puck to the open point man. Four guys get caught watching the point man.
Third Mistake: Lucic, McDavid, Caggiula all commit to the point man once the play turns in that direction, leaving the open men in front of the net.
Wouldn't put that goal on Russell, rather on Lucic for collapsing and both Lucic and McDavid's lack of communication. Gotta either have faith in your centerman or in the third man back.