goaltending
noun
goal·tend·ing
ˈgōl-ˌten-diŋ 
1
: the act of guarding a goal (as in hockey)
2
: a violation in basketball that involves touching or deflecting a ball that is on its downward path toward the basket or on or within the rim of the basket
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Great goaltending for both teams during their trips to the finals.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 June 2025
That’s good enough to be a playoff team with solid or better goaltending.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The first period enjoyed a brisk pace with some superb goaltending for the Ducks and some desperate defending from the Avs, keeping the period scoreless until 68 seconds remained.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Edmonton has rolled since opening the playoffs with a pair of losses at Los Angeles, getting back to the third round thanks to an unlikely combination of defense and goaltending.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 June 2025
That’s good enough to be a playoff team with solid or better goaltending.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The first period enjoyed a brisk pace with some superb goaltending for the Ducks and some desperate defending from the Avs, keeping the period scoreless until 68 seconds remained.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Edmonton has rolled since opening the playoffs with a pair of losses at Los Angeles, getting back to the third round thanks to an unlikely combination of defense and goaltending.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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