odd-man
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Not long after he’d stopped Alex Ovechkin’s one-timer off an odd-man rush, Daccord found himself staring at McMichael waltzing in alone following a Justin Schultz giveaway.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
“We had a lot of chances and odd-man rushes,” said Eberle, who was stopped in-close by Forsberg on what had become a 4-on-1 break in the second period.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2023
Carlsson brought the Ducks to 4-2 after getting a feed from Killorn on an odd-man rush.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 11, 2023
“We always play good defense but gave up too many odd-man rushes. We still came back but we have to start better than that,” Necas said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
Riveter in the shipyards, winch driver on the wharves, odd-man generally along the waterside, he and his troubles had come to Selby's notice before.
From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Perceval Gibbon
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