penalty shot

noun

, Ice Hockey.

1. a free shot at the goal defended only by the goalkeeper, awarded to an offensive player for certain defensive violations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of penalty shot¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Vrana got a couple of nice scoring chances during Sunday’s scrimmage, including one clear breakaway and a penalty shot, but he couldn’t find the back of the net.

From Washington Post