the crease
noun
: an area around or in front of a goal in some games (such as hockey)
Players from the opposing team may not enter the crease.
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That drew Dobeš’ attention away from the traffic in the crease — and Miller, with plenty of space between himself and Danault, banked the puck off Staal’s skate back toward the Canadiens’ net.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
After a shot hit the post behind Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wozniewicz found the puck in the crease and tucked it in the net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
After Scott Wedgewood started Colorado’s first seven playoff games, Blackwood got the crease on Monday versus the Wild and had 19 saves in his first start of this postseason.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026
Goalie Connor Dugan had five big saves in the first half including some from just outside of the crease.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
After a shot hit the post behind Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens, Wozniewicz found the puck in the crease and tucked it in the net.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
After Scott Wedgewood started Colorado’s first seven playoff games, Blackwood got the crease on Monday versus the Wild and had 19 saves in his first start of this postseason.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026
Goalie Connor Dugan had five big saves in the first half including some from just outside of the crease.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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