Not sure what defensive assignements are supposed to look like.
Hanifin was clearly covering Spezza, but then when the puck carrier went behind the net, he left Spezza to pressure the puck carrier (who I think was being chased by Tanev). Bennett was covering the slot, but couldn't get to Spezza in time.
Is it normal for the defender (Hanifin) to pressure the puck carrier coming out from behind the net, even if he's actively covering someone?
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