Great Gap Control by Islanders and Blue Jackets
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Here is a clip that showcases strong defensive gap and stick detail by both the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets.
What to Watch
- In the first sequence the Blue Jackets' D take a step forward and inside the dots
- they declare sticks in front & quickly close down the rush prior to the red line and transition back to offense
- The Islanders' D waste no time getting up the ice and setting gap
- This combined with great stick detail and angle allows them to kill the entry attempt by the Blue Jackets
- The Islanders D are able to shift and play tight man on man because the 3rd forward is back and covers the weak side
Great Gap Control by Islanders and Blue Jackets
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