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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Goalie Darcy Kuemper left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period on Tuesday night.
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CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Kuemper gave up two goals on eight shots before abruptly leaving with 38 seconds left in the first period following a collision in the crease with a charging Jonny Brodzinski.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
In a home win versus Notre Dame last weekend, Ivankovic was injured during a collision in the crease and is expected to miss the next month or more with a lower-body injury.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
After an uneven start from Colten Ellis on Monday, Lyon’s return to the crease seems even more important.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Kuemper gave up two goals on eight shots before abruptly leaving with 38 seconds left in the first period following a collision in the crease with a charging Jonny Brodzinski.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
In a home win versus Notre Dame last weekend, Ivankovic was injured during a collision in the crease and is expected to miss the next month or more with a lower-body injury.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
After an uneven start from Colten Ellis on Monday, Lyon’s return to the crease seems even more important.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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“The crease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crease. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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