Philly Leader

Morgan Frost capitalized on a moment of Detroit misfortune during the game against the Red Wings. He managed to backcheck a player who lost his footing, executing a stick lift to gain possession. This allowed Philadelphia to maintain pressure in the Detroit end for nearly a minute.

Cam York played a crucial role by breaking up a pass that was off the ice, preventing Detroit from potentially having a 3-on-2 situation and shutting down their zone entry.

Garnet Hathaway demonstrated effective backchecking and quick play. He intercepted a cross-ice pass unnoticed by Detroit, showcasing what John Tortorella emphasizes about playing fast and forward. Hathaway's deflection towards Nick Seeler set off an immediate response from the other forwards, who anticipated the opportunity even before Seeler had control of the puck. Although this particular play didn't result in clean possession, it exemplified the kind of anticipation and decision-making that contributes to faster gameplay and more opportunities.