The Florida Panthers’ forecheck got the team going in their Game 2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Mike Johnson and Stu Grimson take a look at what makes their forecheck so successful.
That's all the panthers have been working on all year. They weren't good at it at first but they kept doing it and losing games then when everyone was healthy it started to work now they do it better than anyone ❤ let's go cats!
Might be time to start asking questions about Giordano on D. Yes he's a solid veteran presence but with such an aggressive and fast team like Florida, he needs to be protected. & it's not like you can blame Justin Holl anymore.
Leafs actually have been playing better than the Tampa series, but a combination of D man mistakes and Bob playing like its 2019 is why they're down 0-2. I still think this one goes 6 or 7
Wow! I never played hockey but watching games all these years and seeing this breakdown helps me to understand the how's and why's when following plays. Great job guys!!! 👏👏👏
These are some of the basic principles of the game…what not realky pointed out is the missed assignments. You learn very early, when you don't have possession of the puck, pick up your man! What's also not talked about is who wants the puck more! The intangibles (heart/passion) win games and Championships.
PoMo came ready with the perfect line combos to match the Leafs.
Verhaeghe – Barkov – Duclair Barkov is one of the only guys in the league who can win battles with Tavares on the cycle, and he's been deployed like a third defenseman in the d-zone. Meanwhile, Verhaeghe and Duclair have the speed and puck skills to keep the ice spread and be ready for an immediate, efficient zone exit while Barkov catches up.
Cousins – Bennett – Tkachuk All three of these guys are relentless finishing checks, and since the Toronto D is so weak on the breakout, all it takes is one of these guys bullrushing the puck carrier to force an error. Cousins is not a second line caliber forward, but it works when the mission is O-Zone chaos, and he's playing with an elite winger and playoff performer at center.
Luostarinen – Lundell – Reinhart PoMo experimented during the season and figured out that Lundell really needs to play center, but Eetu doesn't miss a beat from the wing. Lundell and Luostarinen both are defensive hounds, and when they get sicced on the Leafs' bottom 4, they easily force turnovers. And Reinhart is at his best feasting on weaker opposition with guys who can finish his setups.
Panthers forecheck reminds me a lot of 2012 kings and 2018 Golden Knights, just relentless, physical, and fast. They really do feel like a team of destiny this year and I can't wait to see the games in Florida
Pressuring in the O zone with hard forechecking makes for loose pucks, they've been opportunistic on these situations, and their scoring timely goals, it doesn't matter who has more shots, it's the team that buries their shots, Florida's getting the W's, 5 in a row in the playoffs is amazing.
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You guys explained that perfectly
What a great breakdown!
Just like the St. Louis Blues , did in 2019 ,, big and forecheck creates turnovers, everyone doing their job,
Keefe getting outcoached… again…
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That's all the panthers have been working on all year. They weren't good at it at first but they kept doing it and losing games then when everyone was healthy it started to work now they do it better than anyone ❤ let's go cats!
Simple is not easy to execute
Might be time to start asking questions about Giordano on D. Yes he's a solid veteran presence but with such an aggressive and fast team like Florida, he needs to be protected. & it's not like you can blame Justin Holl anymore.
Leafs actually have been playing better than the Tampa series, but a combination of D man mistakes and Bob playing like its 2019 is why they're down 0-2. I still think this one goes 6 or 7
Great breakdown, thanks boys
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Wow! I never played hockey but watching games all these years and seeing this breakdown helps me to understand the how's and why's when following plays. Great job guys!!!
👏👏👏
#ILoveThisGame
Super nice breakdown. More of these please 🙂
Reinhart is criminally underrated
Brilliant breakdown
Fourchecking has nothing to do with the Leafs losing. Get over it. Top players need to score and stop giving up the puck. Simple 101
good analysis
These are some of the basic principles of the game…what not realky pointed out is the missed assignments. You learn very early, when you don't have possession of the puck, pick up your man! What's also not talked about is who wants the puck more! The intangibles (heart/passion) win games and Championships.
PoMo came ready with the perfect line combos to match the Leafs.
Verhaeghe – Barkov – Duclair
Barkov is one of the only guys in the league who can win battles with Tavares on the cycle, and he's been deployed like a third defenseman in the d-zone. Meanwhile, Verhaeghe and Duclair have the speed and puck skills to keep the ice spread and be ready for an immediate, efficient zone exit while Barkov catches up.
Cousins – Bennett – Tkachuk
All three of these guys are relentless finishing checks, and since the Toronto D is so weak on the breakout, all it takes is one of these guys bullrushing the puck carrier to force an error. Cousins is not a second line caliber forward, but it works when the mission is O-Zone chaos, and he's playing with an elite winger and playoff performer at center.
Luostarinen – Lundell – Reinhart
PoMo experimented during the season and figured out that Lundell really needs to play center, but Eetu doesn't miss a beat from the wing. Lundell and Luostarinen both are defensive hounds, and when they get sicced on the Leafs' bottom 4, they easily force turnovers. And Reinhart is at his best feasting on weaker opposition with guys who can finish his setups.
Panthers forecheck reminds me a lot of 2012 kings and 2018 Golden Knights, just relentless, physical, and fast. They really do feel like a team of destiny this year and I can't wait to see the games in Florida
Just tell us why Leafs suck, thanks.
Old Time hockey!
Not many times, I have stumbled upon, this decent tactical breakdown and analyze. Well done!
i like watching fourth lines put up some points
Even tho it's gonna cost me the # 17 pick fork it go cats 🐈 go. I despise the laffs.
Pressuring in the O zone with hard forechecking makes for loose pucks, they've been opportunistic on these situations, and their scoring timely goals, it doesn't matter who has more shots, it's the team that buries their shots, Florida's getting the W's, 5 in a row in the playoffs is amazing.
Their forecheck is so good they be terrorizing Toronto
Good breakdown panthers have a good physical game
Sheldon keefe watching this taking notes rn