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odd-man rush

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noun

  1. ice hockey an attacking move when the defence is outnumbered by the opposing team

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But Johnson scored off an odd-man rush just more than four minutes into the second period, beating Grubauer short side with a 29-foot wrister from the right circle.

From Seattle Times Nov. 28, 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

Noah Gregor’s goal on an odd-man rush four minutes into the third that would have given San Jose a 5-3 lead was wiped out for offside.

From Washington Times Mar. 21, 2023

William Nylander’s goal on an odd-man rush during a delayed penalty gave Toronto a 3-1 lead at 10:45.

From Washington Post Jan. 29, 2023

Both teams had chances early as Halak turned aside a backhander in front by Kessel on an odd-man rush at 7:46, and Hill saved deflection by Chytil at 9:15.

From Seattle Times Jan. 27, 2023

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