The key to the defensive zone is having poise and composure, stick on the ice in good position, head on a swivel, "protect the house"- keep your opponents to the outside along the boards. Don't panic, maintain your position and allow your teammates to do their jobs.

Russian penalty kill in the World Junior Championship 2013. The PK moves as a four man unit, they're mirror images of each other in a tight box formation with sticks on the ice in passing lanes and their heads on a swivel. The PK unit does not attack unless there is a loose puck or the team on the power play shows their numbers (their back).