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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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.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
But the Charge — backed by strong goaltending from Gwyneth Philips — were able to secure the win and pull off the upset.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Neither team was able to get any extended lead due to both team’s elite goaltending and defense, specifically the D-Middies.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
When Colorado was besieged by injuries or poor goaltending earlier this season, there were nights when a B or B-minus performance was going to be a loss, even against teams that aren’t very good.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
But the Charge — backed by strong goaltending from Gwyneth Philips — were able to secure the win and pull off the upset.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Neither team was able to get any extended lead due to both team’s elite goaltending and defense, specifically the D-Middies.
—Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
When Colorado was besieged by injuries or poor goaltending earlier this season, there were nights when a B or B-minus performance was going to be a loss, even against teams that aren’t very good.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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