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Early in the second period Stone snuck behind the Avalanche defense for a backdoor tap-in goal on the power play.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026
On the other hand, the 6-foot-2 teen whiffed in his attempt to snatch a corner kick, resulting in a tap-in goal that broke a 1-1 tie.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
The ball rolled across the edge of the 6-yard box to Chawinga, who scored the tap-in.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Summit defender Carson Pickett steered in an own goal in the 65th minute while trying to clear a pass destined for a back-post tap-in.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026
On the other hand, the 6-foot-2 teen whiffed in his attempt to snatch a corner kick, resulting in a tap-in goal that broke a 1-1 tie.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2026
The ball rolled across the edge of the 6-yard box to Chawinga, who scored the tap-in.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Summit defender Carson Pickett steered in an own goal in the 65th minute while trying to clear a pass destined for a back-post tap-in.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Tap-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap-in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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