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There was an unsuccessful goaltender interference challenge by the Red Wings on the Capitals’ go-ahead goal midway through the third period.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will suit up for team Canada, marking his Olympic debut.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Sergei Bobrovsky is the Florida Panthers’ starting goaltender.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Ryan O’Neil, who logged four assists in the game, was denied a late goal after a Lakers challenge for goaltender interference was held up on review.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will suit up for team Canada, marking his Olympic debut.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
Sergei Bobrovsky is the Florida Panthers’ starting goaltender.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Ryan O’Neil, who logged four assists in the game, was denied a late goal after a Lakers challenge for goaltender interference was held up on review.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
-ˌten-dər 
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