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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Former Wild coach Dean Evason challenged goalie interference, but replays show Eriksson Ek’s skate clipped Merzlikins outside not the crease, not in it.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
MacKinnon set up Lehkonen for a tap-in at the edge of the crease on the first shift of the third period.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
He’s dominated in the faceoff circle, winning 24-of-35 draws, hasn’t been reticent to lower his shoulder (five hits in the season opener) and been an ever-present pest at the top of the crease in the offensive zone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
On defense, regulars like Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson should see ice time, while the crease will be shared between Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves as the team continues to sort out its goaltending rotation.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
MacKinnon set up Lehkonen for a tap-in at the edge of the crease on the first shift of the third period.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
He’s dominated in the faceoff circle, winning 24-of-35 draws, hasn’t been reticent to lower his shoulder (five hits in the season opener) and been an ever-present pest at the top of the crease in the offensive zone.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
On defense, regulars like Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson should see ice time, while the crease will be shared between Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves as the team continues to sort out its goaltending rotation.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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