goaltending
noun
goal·tend·ing
ˈgōl-ˌten-diŋ 
1
: the act of guarding a goal (as in hockey)
2
: a violation in basketball that involves touching or deflecting a ball that is on its downward path toward the basket or on or within the rim of the basket
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The first 20 minutes featured a fight between heavyweights Ross Johnston and Luke Schenn as well as some stellar goaltending from Dostál during a Jets power play, including an athletic cross-crease stop on Connor.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
On the strength of some excellent goaltending from Chris Origlieri, the Seals have won five of their last six games and are the hottest team in the NLL.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Both nearly scored the golden goal to end the spectacular goaltending duel.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
That style needs top tier goaltending.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
On the strength of some excellent goaltending from Chris Origlieri, the Seals have won five of their last six games and are the hottest team in the NLL.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Both nearly scored the golden goal to end the spectacular goaltending duel.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
That style needs top tier goaltending.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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