Offence: Two on One

When your team is entering the offensive zone on a Two on One, it's up to the player without the puck to get open, and be available for a pass.

Your first instinct should be to go hard to the net, so you can receive a pass close to the goalie for a great scoring opportunity.

But if your winger is flying down the boards ahead of you with the puck , another option is to slow down so that you're not directly in line with your winger and the defenseman trying to cover the pass.



Vernon Fiddler of the Nashville Predators holds up to get open and receive a pass from Martin Erat on a Two on One, then buries it.

Ultimately you want to either be ahead of the defenseman, or behind him. Holding back can put you in a great position to score, especially if there is little backchecking pressure.