The Dallas Stars lead remaining playoff teams in 5v4 shots and goals per hour. That output is facilitated by its shape-shifting rush attack. The Stars do employ the oft-used Double Drop and Single Drop PP breakouts (see Hockey Tactics 2023), but the team’s skilled vets to work off a Five Back formation and frequently call audibles as they swing to build…
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