A great example of a Montreal forward, Zachary Bolduc, driving wide against a Tampa defender—protecting the puck and attacking the far post (weak side) of the net. This approach forces the goaltender to move post-to-post, puts the on-puck defender on his back, and creates an “accordion effect” by pulling all defenders’ eyes and momentum toward the blue paint

The puck is deflected back into Bolduc, and his forward momentum carries it into the net for a good goal.

Below are several similar examples of this tactic. They highlight not only how it opens up the goaltender, but also how it draws defenders’ focus to their own net and the puck—creating secondary opportunities for rebound goals behind coverage