Everyone knows that the slot is the most lucrative piece of real estate in the offensive zone, right?
Trace two parallel lines between the inside curve of either face-off dot, link them with horizontals at the top of the crease and the second hashmark, and presto—you have a rectangular sweet spot of pure demolition. Rebounds trickle into it, wingers boom one-timers from its heart, wary third forwards intercept passes and thwart breakouts from its edges. Novice hockey players learn to buzz around the slot for easy finishes before they can even lace up their own skates. If you want to score, shoot from there.