goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er ˈgōl-ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper

Examples of goaltender in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beliveau, who scores all four Canadien goals, gets three in 44 seconds against Bruins goaltender Terry Sawchuk on the same power play. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Things went a little better for the Hawks in the second period, but not until after defenseman Seth Jones’ wide-open shot flew past goaltender Spencer Knight at 13 minutes, 20 seconds for a 3-0 lead. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Vegas won in Pittsburgh for just the second time in franchise history when Hertl tipped a pass from Mark Stone past Pittsburgh goaltender Arturs Silovs. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard put the Red Wings up 4-2 45 seconds later with an up-close wrist shot against Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who made 24 saves on 28 shots against in his first start back after missing five games with injury. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for goaltender

• bartender
• contender
• defender
• engender
• extender
• offender
• pretender
• provender
• surrender
• suspender
• transgender
• bender

Kids Definition

goaltender

noun

goal·​tend·​er -ˌten-dər 

: goalkeeper