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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Namely, the goaltending, where Stuart Skinner just hasn’t been good enough.
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Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The goaltending has improved since the two early season trades.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
An extended Askarov absence could put the Barracuda in a tough spot with their goaltending.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The American squad includes standout Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils, while Finland brings their characteristic strong goaltending that was on display during January's World Juniors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The goaltending has improved since the two early season trades.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025
An extended Askarov absence could put the Barracuda in a tough spot with their goaltending.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The American squad includes standout Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils, while Finland brings their characteristic strong goaltending that was on display during January's World Juniors.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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