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Wood fought off a hook by Winnipeg’s Dylan Demelo to skate past him and grab a loose puck for a clean look at Jets goaltender Eric Comrie.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Calgary challenged for goaltender interference, but the goal was upheld.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Overall, a franchise-record 16 Panthers players —including goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky — had at least one point in Florida’s 8-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks at Amerant Bank Arena.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
The goaltender matchup is expected to be Swayman against Sam Montembault, who has struggled this year with an .857 save percentage and 3.61 GAA.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Calgary challenged for goaltender interference, but the goal was upheld.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Overall, a franchise-record 16 Panthers players —including goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky — had at least one point in Florida’s 8-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks at Amerant Bank Arena.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Nov. 2025
The goaltender matchup is expected to be Swayman against Sam Montembault, who has struggled this year with an .857 save percentage and 3.61 GAA.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
-ˌten-dər 
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