power play

Example Sentences

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Plus, a geothermal power play and Iran confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Jack Eichel scored Vegas’ only goal on a power play in the final seconds, denying goaltender Lukas Dostal and the Ducks their first shutout of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Although the Ducks played their best defensive game of the postseason, giving up just 21 shots before the empty-netter, the balanced Knights gave them few good scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

That seemed to wake the slumbering Ducks, with Gauthier getting his second score of the game on a power play 37 seconds later, giving him a team-high 40 goals for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

And she’s not havin’ it—she hits him with her power play.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper