penalties

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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

Breaking this rule leads to penalties and messy corrections.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Done poorly, they could trigger stealth taxes, surtaxes, lost deductions and Medicare penalties that show up years later, like a bar tab you forgot about.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The Ducks were shut out on another power play in the second period, extending to 19 the number of consecutive penalties the Golden Knights have killed in the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Jesse and Eric both got promotions at work, and Jesse e-mailed me a new spreadsheet showing he’d need about $3,000—deposits for a new place, penalties to get out of the old, another truck, etc.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz