penalties

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Vegas had killed 11 penalties against the Ducks and 21 in a row dating back to Game 3 of their first-round series against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"Disappointingly, Meta are objecting to the payment of fees, and any penalties that could be levied on companies in future, that are calculated on this basis," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Meta is also disputing how penalties are calculated when multiple companies owned by the same parent organisation are found jointly liable for breaches.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The Golden Knights, who killed four penalties in Game 1, saw three players go to the box in the first 5½ minutes, giving the Ducks a man advantage for eight consecutive minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

History shows that penalties do not deter men when their conscience is aroused, nor will they deter my people or the colleagues with whom I have worked before.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela