For all the differences between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks, both teams are similar in one important way. Out of remaining playoff teams, EDM and VAN employ the most passive defensive scheme.
The diagram below is from the New York Islanders chapter of Hockey Tactics 2022, back when Barry Trotz was NYI’s coach. EDM and VAN look similar w…
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