tight around the goalie defense

[grandmeadowhockeyfan]

Next question when it comes to defense. Some games i have been to the team on defense goes real tight around the goalie at times and are very careful not to break that tendency until they are sure they will get the puck out of the zone. I assume that increases the number of blocked shots and makes it difficult for the offense, but is their an offensive strategy that usually works against a team that seams to stay inside the faceoff circles and below them as well. How does an offense break that defense and put up goals.

[scarlethockey33]

collapsing defense? way you're making it sound doesn't sound like the standard box plus 1, takes up the space in the slot, able to pick up rebounds, big problem for a lot of goaltenders because of the traffic in front of the net.

with the collapse you leave the point shot open, take shots from the point, get lucky with a screen or try to get the rebound, otherwise a behind the net strategy is pretty good since the defensemen are supposed to play passive

center behind the net, moves to distract goalie as wings get in position for one timers, d men can move for the shot as well

correct me if any of this is wrong, not really 100% on hockey strategy

[WB6162]

The best way to combat that defense is pass the puck and control the entire offensive zone. If you have forwards who will actually pass the puck to the defense at the points (rare) then you can actually control the zone.

[MnMade-4-Life]

The best way to combat that defense is pass the puck and control the entire offensive zone. If you have forwards who will actually pass the puck to the defense at the points (rare) then you can actually control the zone.

ding ding ding

move that puck ... side board to point to D. Do your best to get a strong shot on goal. The off-side winger and centerman need to get involved in front of the net. The more chaos, the worse it is for the goalie.

center behind the net, moves to distract goalie as wings get in position for one timers, d men can move for the shot as well

another viable option. It really depends on the freedom the D are giving up.

[BodyShots]

Just keep firing away at them with high shots. By the third period, they will be so dinged up, none of them will want to get in the way anymore!

[MnMade-4-Life]

Just keep firing away at them with high shots. By the third period, they will be so dinged up, none of them will want to get in the way anymore!

Aim for the cup!!

[SPUDNUT]

Next question when it comes to defense. Some games i have been to the team on defense goes real tight around the goalie at times and are very careful not to break that tendency until they are sure they will get the puck out of the zone. I assume that increases the number of blocked shots and makes it difficult for the offense, but is their an offensive strategy that usually works against a team that seams to stay inside the faceoff circles and below them as well. How does an offense break that defense and put up goals.

Shoot from the point - the goalie is screened by his own players. If one gets thru that mess, he probably won't know it 'til the lite comes on.

[defense]

Seems to me this usually happens when the offensive team is starting to dominate....defensive team quits moving their feet and finds themselves trying to play goalie. Way to beat it??? The offensive team has already figured it out. Move the puck, set up the forcheck and open fire. Especially drive the net!!!