JohnLennon
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A great series by Justin Bourne and Thomas Drance from theScore, they observe what sets Montreal apart from the heard: their penalty kill.
http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/588022
A very informing article, and series, on strategies that a casual fan won't always recognize or appreciate. Really explains well the excellent penalty kill we had, and even the value of Tomas Plekanec.
http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/588022
The Montreal Canadiens excelled short-handed, which was rooted in three areas: the neutral zone, the crease, and an attitude on loose pucks
The Calgary Flames of 2013-14 had an underrated penalty kill, which saw success thanks to an interesting neutral zone strategy. Unfortunately, they were submarined by terrible goaltending.
Well, the 2013-14 Montreal Canadiens used that same neutral zone system, combined it with uber-aggressive play on loose pucks in the defensive zone and terrific goaltending, and finished with one of hockey’s highest success rates on the PK.
A very informing article, and series, on strategies that a casual fan won't always recognize or appreciate. Really explains well the excellent penalty kill we had, and even the value of Tomas Plekanec.
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