blue line
noun
: either of two blue lines that divide an ice hockey rink into three equal zones and that separate the offensive and defensive zones from the center-ice neutral zone
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After a pass intended for Letourneau did not connect with the target just outside the BC blue line, UConn went on the attack.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
McBain gained possession just outside Utah’s blue line following a turnover by Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The additions of Stanley and Schenn have created a logjam on Buffalo’s blue line.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
McBain gained possession just outside Utah’s blue line following a turnover by Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The additions of Stanley and Schenn have created a logjam on Buffalo’s blue line.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Blue line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20line. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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