J​​ames Reimer is back for a second Pro Reads in Carolina Hurricanes colors and his second straight video session against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

​The Sequence

Reimer said in his last breakdown of a backhand chance for Brayden Point that part of playing the talented Lightning is knowing who is on the ice at all times, but sometimes it’s more about reading the play than the skilled players making it. That seemed to be the case on this quick developing play below the goal line. Reimer made his read on this play before the puck even gets to Lightning forward Yanni Gorde down low, so what do you see here:

Which threat stands out to you as the most dangerous? Are you thinking about post-play knowing that puck is coming to Gorde in close proximity to the net? Would you use a post-integration technique like reverse-VH once the puck arrives?

THE SAVE

Now let’s see how Reimer handles it and how the threats evolve:

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