"Defenseman Bryan Allen of the Carolina Hurricanes said there's nothing complicated about blocking a shot.
"It's being aware of where you are on the ice and having the (nerve) to do it," he said.
In truth, Allen didn't use the word "nerve" but an anatomical term. But the point was that putting your body in front of a slapshot in an NHL game is equal parts skill, timing, moxie and a willingness to take the pain."
