penalties

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Vegas had killed 11 penalties against the Ducks and 21 in a row dating back to Game 3 of their first-round series against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The Golden Knights killed two penalties on the night and have killed all 11 Ducks power plays in the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Meta said Ofcom's methods for calculating fees and penalties were "disproportionate", while Ofcom said it would "robustly defend" its position.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He called for tougher penalties and warned that spills like this may pose a public health risk.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The penalties for violating security regulations covering information judged to be sensitive had a distinctly militaristic cast, with fines of up to $300,000 and jail terms as long as thirty years for “willful” disclosures.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik