from Jamie McLennan of TSN,

I've noticed - more than ever this season - that there's been lots of goals and scoring chances created by pucks missing the net, off the end boards and coming back in front of the net (video link here).

With the nets being more shallow and blocked shots and lanes getting to the net, teams - particularly their defencemen - are looking for set plays and ways to get the puck down low for a scoring chance.

Earlier this season, I watched Cory Schneider allow a goal where the shot went wide and the puck hit the yellow dasher. It came back so fast that by the time he reacted, he actually knocked it into his own net.

Now those plays happen, especially if the goaltender isn't sharp that night. But in today's game, it's becoming more of a normal play.

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