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Laughton Protects the Puck While Driving to the Net

https://vimeo.com/847072022

When you see this goal you see a player in Scott Laughton who flat out won't be denied. This is a 50/50 that he wanted more. Add to that awesome puck protection skills (knee out taking Subban's hands away, low, hands extended, little self pass) and this is a great teaching clip.

What to Watch

Laughton pushes the puck one handed in a straight line towards the net to take away the defender's angle as much as possible.
As he feels the pressure from the defender he uses his reach to extend the puck away from the defender.
He uses his body and knee to block the defenders stick from going stick on puck.
His determination is the deciding factor, he determined to get this puck to the net.