THE SCENARIO

Last week’s breakdown focused on a lateral play against the Calgary Flames, who had the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, and while this Vegas chance is 5-on-5, it does feature the potential for a lateral feed from a defenseman near the right point.

With Vegas defenseman Shea Thedore skating downhill from the right point, who are the most dangerous passing options? What information should you already have gathered about them? How does that affect how you might come across the crease if Theodore does pass? Can you see any signs he is passing or shooting?
How are you coming across on each passing option?

THE SAVE

Now watch the save and replays below to see if the option you identified was the one that played out and if Comrie came across the same way you would have:

If you watched last week’s video against Calgary, you may have already known where this puck was headed, but if not, did you pick Jack Eichel as the correct threat?
Did you even factor in Tanner Pearson driving the middle lane?
Did Comrie push across the same way you would have? What would you have done different? Can you see why he came across on his feet first here before sliding?
What factors do you think go into that decision?

THE PRO READ

Now let’s hear from Comrie as he shares his thoughts on how he played this:

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