: a goal (as in basketball or hockey) made by deflecting a shot into the basket or net from very close range
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Mason McTavish scored on a power play in the first period and again on a tip-in with 45 seconds left for the Ducks, who clinched their first spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs since 2018 during an off night on Monday when Nashville lost to San Jose.
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Mason McTavish scored on a power play in the first period and again on a tip-in with 45 seconds left for the Ducks, who clinched their first playoff berth since 2018 during an off night on Monday when Nashville lost to San Jose.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Mason McTavish scored on a power play in the first period and again on a tip-in with 45 seconds left for the Ducks, who clinched their first spot in the playoffs since 2018 during an off night on Monday when Nashville lost to San José.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Queta cleaned up a Tatum miss with yet another tip-in.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Mason McTavish scored on a power play in the first period and again on a tip-in with 45 seconds left for the Ducks, who clinched their first playoff berth since 2018 during an off night on Monday when Nashville lost to San Jose.
—Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Mason McTavish scored on a power play in the first period and again on a tip-in with 45 seconds left for the Ducks, who clinched their first spot in the playoffs since 2018 during an off night on Monday when Nashville lost to San José.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Queta cleaned up a Tatum miss with yet another tip-in.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Tip-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tip-in. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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