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 Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The goaltending, which has rarely been a problem, is also at its best ever too.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the last two minutes of games, referees have to initiate video reviews on goaltending and coaches can’t challenge the play.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Defensive or goaltending mistakes are proving costly.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
The goaltending, which has rarely been a problem, is also at its best ever too.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the last two minutes of games, referees have to initiate video reviews on goaltending and coaches can’t challenge the play.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Defensive or goaltending mistakes are proving costly.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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