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Message: [QUOTE="Cowtown, post: 5069456, member: 2350"] Teams have their own defensive schemes, so it's hard to generalize. But most teams, through the neutral zone, try to funnel the puck carrier into a turnover, while cutting off passing lanes. I watched it a few times and didn't get to see the whole ice. But my guess is Pasternak came a little harder thru the neutral zone because he knew that play was on, and it surprised everyone. To that end, the dump in was perfect. Boston (whom I loathe) just made a great play in a huge moment. I also thought through the game the Toronto players didn't create as much neutral zone interference as Boston was doing, so that could be where Marner was somewhat remiss? [/QUOTE]