The Carolina Hurricanes are not a team known for grinding in the corners or in front of the net. At least, not in the offensive zone. And yet, Elias Lindholm scored a power-play goal the other night against the Philadelphia Flyers by winning a battle and parking himself in prime scoring territory with a man-advantage. Imagine that.
Ironically, it’s not a play the Canes should look to replicate — more on that below — but it does give them a walkthrough on how to play in and around the crease.
We’ll begin as Teuvo Teravainen initially picks the puck up off the boards and surveys his options.