penalty shot
Example Sentences
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But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
On Tuesday they had a man advantage for nearly a quarter of the first 25 minutes and had five power plays and a penalty shot on the night.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
And Ireland's Shane Lowry closed on 17 over par, which featured a penalty shot after picking up his ball without marking it on the 14th green.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025
“It was their home opener, and the atmosphere was pretty electric,” said Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, whose eight saves included a stop on an early penalty shot from Riqui Puig.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024
A late foul in the box gave Lawrenceville a penalty shot to pull within a goal, but the Fugees held off the opposition to win the game 2-1.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
