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power play

NOUN
concentration of power
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In Game 2, he had the go-ahead score on a power play.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Plus, a geothermal power play and Iran confusion.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Dorofeyev, who also scored on a power play in the first period, batted a Jack Eichel pass just inside the left post to end the longest game of the series.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 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

You stage a power play by conning the older guy out of some fake winnings, then mouth around that you one-upped the boss.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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