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How Depth Impacts Patience on Rush Chances

Connor Hellbuyck is the favourite to win his second Vezina Trophy this season but the Winnipeg Jets No.1 has already established himself as a Pro Reads favourite, and since it’s been more than a month since his last entry, it’s time for more.

THE SEQUENCE

After a couple odd-man rush sequences in his past two video breakdowns, this time Hellebuyck is facing a 5-on-3 power play against the Dallas Stars:

After a couple odd-man rush sequences in his past two video breakdowns, this time Hellebuyck is facing a 5-on-3 power play against the Dallas Stars:

THE SAVE

As you watch the full video, ask yourself how the answers to those questions above might have set you up for success on this play off the draw:

What do you make of Hellebuyck’s initial positioning? As that puck goes back to from the draw, can you see any signs of him cheating over to Roope Hintz for that one-timer? Can you understand why he would know that’s where the puck is going?

THE PRO READ

Now let’s hear how Hellebuyck approached this chance and how he read it:

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