power play

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Dorofeyev, who also scored on a power play in the first period, batted a Jack Eichel pass just inside the left post to end the longest game of the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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

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

And she’s not havin’ it—she hits him with her power play.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper