Interactive hockey play designer with 18+ NHL strategies, live game scores, and team standings
Note: In strategies like forechecks, all players are on the same team!
Tip: Click on different strategies to see how NHL teams position players and move the puck!
Classic power play formation with one player at the point, three across the middle, and one net-front presence. Great for puck movement and one-timers.
10 elements
Two players up high, one in the middle, and two down low. Creates overload situations on one side of the ice.
10 elements
Four players form a box in the defensive zone. Compact structure that protects the middle and forces shots from outside.
10 elements
One forward pressures the puck carrier while three players form a diamond. Active PK system that disrupts passing lanes.
9 elements
One forward pressures, two support in neutral zone, two defensemen stay back. Balanced aggressive forecheck.
8 elements
Two forwards pressure deep, one supports, two defensemen back. High-pressure system for forcing turnovers.
8 elements
One forechecker, four players form a wall at the blue line. Defensive system that clogs neutral zone.
7 elements
Defenseman retrieves puck and passes to partner, who then outlets to forwards. Creates time and space.
10 elements
Puck goes behind the net and reverses direction. Confuses forecheckers and creates space.
10 elements
Forward wheels back deep to support, then circles out with speed. Creates momentum through neutral zone.
11 elements
Left winger drops back to form a 5-man defensive wall in neutral zone. Conservative system that protects against odd-man rushes.
10 elements
Quick long pass from defense to a forward at the red line. Creates breakaway opportunities and bypasses forecheck.
9 elements
Possession play down low with puck movement behind the net. Tires out defenders and creates scoring chances.
11 elements
Open ice formation with one forward, one D on each side, and one center. Creates space and speed in overtime.
10 elements
All five players collapse tight around the net. Used when protecting a lead or during sustained pressure.
11 elements
Setup after winning an offensive zone faceoff. Shows quick shot or net-front tip options.
10 elements
Retreat to regroup with possession and create a new attack. Resets offensive structure.
11 elements