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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He was never meant to be an offensive defenceman, but Schenn also has stood out for a lack of incisive decision making at the offensive blue line, especially when the Jets are chasing the game.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As Harley pranced with the puck at the Avs’ blue line on a Dallas power play, O’Connor saw a window.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
Connor gave the puck away trying a move at the offensive blue line before this clip.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The horizontal blue lines indicate the boundaries of the move currently implied by May options.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
As Harley pranced with the puck at the Avs’ blue line on a Dallas power play, O’Connor saw a window.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
Connor gave the puck away trying a move at the offensive blue line before this clip.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The horizontal blue lines indicate the boundaries of the move currently implied by May options.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Blue line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20line. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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