In this first video, I breakdown the defensive skating habits that lead to 2 high danger scoring chances against. When defending the rush, defensemen want to get the puck to the outside as quickly as possible and then close with control, balance, posture, and proper stick detail. The two Toronto D, in this video, lack in some of those details, and they get exposed on the ensuing cut-up.

In the second video, we look at three really clean examples of defenders angling with balance and proper posture, and are able to close off the space early while also being able to re-engage on the puck carrier as they try to pull-up.