odd-man rush

British

noun

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

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The Kraken had an odd-man rush and those two were leading the charge.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Things escalated quickly after the Hughes goal as Mercer slammed home a rebound off an odd-man rush a few minutes later for a 3-0 lead.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

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

The visitors took a 2-0 lead after rookie JJ Peterka scored on an odd-man rush at 8:50 of the period.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

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