power play

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Mark Stone had an opportunity to score on the power play with less than nine minutes left, but Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal made a spectacular save to keep it a one-goal score.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But against Wedgewood, the Kings have mustered little offense of their own, scoring just four times — three times on the power play and once off Moore’s leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The game, which had been physical all afternoon, turned chippy after that, giving the Kings a power play they took advantage to halve Colorado’s lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Dostal had kept the Ducks in the game in the extra period, making five huge saves on the power play.

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