This Colorado Avalanche goal is a perfect example of high-end power play manipulation—and if you watch closely, it’s something the Montreal Canadiens have been running with Juraj Slafkovský in the bumper.

It starts with the weak-side flanker recognizing space and timing—he drops down toward the post, forcing his coverage (F2) to collapse low and protect the net. That single movement shifts the entire penalty kill structure.

As that happens, Slafkovský reads it instantly. He slides into the soft spot between the dots—unchecked, inside the diamond—presenting a dangerous middle-lane option.

Now the key: with F2 pulled down and the middle exposed, a clean cross-ice seam opens up from the half wall. One pass, and it’s a high-danger look before the PK can recover. 💥

Simple movement… elite timing… lethal result.