power play
Example Sentences
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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
Although the Ducks played their best defensive game of the postseason, giving up just 21 shots before the empty-netter, the balanced Knights gave them few good scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Their goals in Game 3 came from Trevor Moore in the second period and Adrian Kempe on a third-period power play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
