Though Hernandez doesn't have Gronkowski's strength or route running prowess (the former fourth-rounder from Florida is still developing his feel for attacking zone coverage), he has more flexibility than his fellow third-year star.
That could be the identity they've been seeking, or it could just be how they prefer to attack zone-based 4-3 defenses (which Minnesota, and Week 11 opponent, Tennessee, both use).
Skating during an Anaheim power play, Sykora was called for holding in the attacking zone.
When he goes in the attacking zone, he's looking to score and getting into areas where he can score".
Gomez controlled the puck with help from his skates and his stick to carry it into the attacking zone.
I'm working more on reading the play and going into the attacking zone at the right time".
They had difficulty getting the puck out of their zone and could not connect on consecutive passes in the attacking zone.
Players who precede the puck into the attacking zone also are ruled offside, and a face-off is held at a face-off spot near the attacking blue line.
For long stretches of the first period, the Devils played without a sense of urgency in the attacking zone and repeatedly made bad decisions in the defensive zone near Brodeur.
That was a function of the fact that this side continues to move the ball around shambolic, tragi-comic style and also that they can't keep it inside their own attacking zone for long enough.
