Vegas demonstrating their defensive-zone strength against a team that thrives on quick counters to the interior and sustained OZ time Experienced, structurally discipline and patient, Vegas consistently arrives inside the dots into defensive coverage, close quick on the puck and outnumber. They play connected & compact, allowing them to protect the slot better than most. Their D stay close to the net front to box out, front shots, and eliminate second-chance opportunities, which plays to the strength of their core