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

The Kings have had success with that system, which uses three players to clog up the neutral zone and make it difficult for opponents to enter the offensive zone in control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

Following the game, referee Alan Eck said that Seumalo was lined up in the neutral zone.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The farthest he went was the neutral zone of the kitchen.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende