the neutral zone

noun

: the middle part of an ice hockey rink that is between the two zones defended by the teams

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But after the Wild tied the score, 4-4, Broberg’s stick snapped on an innocent pass through the neutral zone and the Wild capitalized with what turned out to be the game-winning goal. —

Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Then, after the Lions got the Vikings to jump into the neutral zone on fourth-and-2, Gibbs bullied his way into the end zone, carrying multiple Vikings defenders with him to score a four-yard rush for his fourth touchdown of the night. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025 Advertisement Terry forced a turnover in the neutral zone in the first period and eventually scored his 11th goal on Strome’s pass from behind the net. —

Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Joseph Woll’s unimpressive evening didn’t help, but Toronto was brutal in the neutral zone, allowing the Islanders to produce quick-strike offence with impunity. —

Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the neutral zone

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