penalty killer

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penalty killer

In ice hockey, any of the players other than the goalie who attempt to prevent the opposition from scoring on a power play.

penalty killing adj. & n.

penalty killer

(Team Sports / Hockey (Field & Ice)) Ice hockey a good player who, when his team is short-handed because of a penalty, is sent onto the ice to prevent the other side from scoring

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