the neutral zone
noun
: the middle part of an ice hockey rink that is between the two zones defended by the teams
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Bednar’s white board during the playoffs never seems to have an answer for a team that takes away the rush, clogs the neutral zone and clamps down on the tempo.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Vegas crowded the neutral zone and slowed Colorado’s high-octane offense to a slog for long stretches.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The University of Minnesota alumnus zoomed through the neutral zone past opposing defenseman in his 51 NHL games.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb came across the neutral zone to drill Ducks center Ryan Poehling into the boards, after which Poehling left the ice with noodly legs and considerable assistance.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
Vegas crowded the neutral zone and slowed Colorado’s high-octane offense to a slog for long stretches.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The University of Minnesota alumnus zoomed through the neutral zone past opposing defenseman in his 51 NHL games.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb came across the neutral zone to drill Ducks center Ryan Poehling into the boards, after which Poehling left the ice with noodly legs and considerable assistance.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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“The neutral zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20neutral%20zone. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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