neutral zone

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The team also ditched its plodding 1-3-1 neutral zone trap in favor of more offensive-minded 1-2-2, a formation Kopitar said has made the team dynamic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

Like a quarterback spotting an open receiver, Domi sent the puck sailing over the neutral zone and hit Matthews in stride.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

A turning point in the game came when Columbus’ Cole Sillinger sent Kraken center Matty Beniers into the boards with a dangerous hit in the neutral zone.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

In the second quarter, on a Rams punt, he was flagged for lining up in the neutral zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

The best way to do this will most likely be to go to the edge of your territory and noisily intrude into the neutral zone.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel