In the past two seasons, the Jets haven't played with the same forechecking presence but have instead focused on their play in both the neutral and defensive zones. This shift has helped Hellebuyck, who no longer faces a surplus of shots on a nightly basis. The result is a defense that allowed only 2.41 goals per game last season and only 2.46 this season.
Defenses are trying to make it difficult for opponents to move the puck up the ice and into the offensive zone. It's why the Kings defend in layers that teams must navigate to set up their offense. They will have the forwards backchecking in the neutral zone while the defensemen play the blue line.
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