neutral zone

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“It’s a little bit frustrating,” defenseman Martin Fehervary said, and that frustration Friday night included an inability to establish control of the neutral zone, allowing St. Louis to burn the Capitals on the flanks with long, precise passing, and a difficulty dealing with the Blues’ heavy defensive corps.

From Washington Post

Jordan Kyrou scored on a breakaway to make it 2-0 after receiving a long feed in the neutral zone from former Capitals winger Jakub Vrana.

From Washington Post

He also had a hand in Dunn’s overtime winner, stalling and circling for a bit in the neutral zone before dishing to the red-hot defenseman, who extended his franchise-record point streak to 11 games.

From Seattle Times

After Mittelstadt carved through the neutral zone once more, 2021 No. 1 pick Owen Power got the puck to Vinnie Hinostroza in front for a backhand goal to give the Sabres a commanding 5-2 lead at 10:07.

From Washington Post

Los Angeles took advantage of Sebastian Aho’s neutral zone miscue to double its lead 1:25 after Danault’s goal.

From Seattle Times