In the NZ we want to have the Center lock on the def side of the opposing center. As illustrated this wont change in the transition.

When the Opposing Strong side D has puck the Strong side Def Winger will pursue inside out trying to prevent a D to D pass and force up the wall as illustrated in option 1.

The strong side D will then pinch on the winger and the strong side D winder will engage on d side with support.
weak side D will cover middle and Weak side winger will lock down weak side lane to the net.

In option 2 and there is a D to D pass the original Strong side D winger will tight turn facing the puck a proceed to lock down weak side.

The weak side D winger now will come down in an inside out position trying to force puck up the wall, where now the weak side d has shifted and able to pinch off on Off winger.

Tags: Proper Angles, Reading play, Understand assignment, Quick movement and sticks on ice