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How Not To Defend MacKinnon

In real life and in NHL20, philosophies diverge

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Jack Han
May 12, 2020
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Despite Sharks Attempts to Contain Nathan MacKinnon - He Can't be ...

You are an NHL defenseman playing against the Colorado Avalanche. Nate MacKinnon jumps over the boards and your coach sends you onto the ice to shut him down. He grabs the puck in his zone, sprints into the middle of the ice as you scramble to set your gap. He shoulder-checks to identify his options and you are unsure of which side of the ice he is goin…

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