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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Josh Manson fell while carrying the puck in the neutral zone, which led to a 3-on-1 for the home side.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Chernyshov had just taken a pass in the neutral zone from linemate Will Smith when he was checked by Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, who briefly put his right arm around the Sharks winger to try and slow him down.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the penalty kill, led by goalie Matt Wright (12 saves), staved off the first to get back to one-man down, and Ryan scooped a loose puck from the neutral zone for a drive to the net.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Evan Wanner received the puck in the neutral zone and raced across the blue line.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Chernyshov had just taken a pass in the neutral zone from linemate Will Smith when he was checked by Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, who briefly put his right arm around the Sharks winger to try and slow him down.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
But the penalty kill, led by goalie Matt Wright (12 saves), staved off the first to get back to one-man down, and Ryan scooped a loose puck from the neutral zone for a drive to the net.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Evan Wanner received the puck in the neutral zone and raced across the blue line.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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“The neutral zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20neutral%20zone. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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