slapshot

British

/ ˈslæpˌʃɒt /

noun

ice hockey a hard, fast, often wild, shot executed with a powerful downward swing, and with the blade of the stick brushing firmly against the ice prior to striking the puck

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Defenseman Shea Theodore made it 2-2 at 50:34 with a slapshot after Brad Marchand had thrown Saros off with a tackle as Canada kept pushing.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Former St. Louis Blues star Chris Pronger, like Hamlin, collapsed after he was struck in the chest — taking a slapshot, in this case, from Detroit defenseman Dmitri Mironov.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

"When Bobby Hull wound up to take a slapshot, fans throughout the NHL rose to their feet in anticipation and opposing goaltenders braced themselves," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.

From Reuters • Jan. 30, 2023

The Kings couldn’t finish it off though, with a mistake leading to Tyson Barrie’s go-ahead goal on a slapshot from the top of the right faceoff circle with 4:50 to play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2022

Then, defenseman Jeremy Lauzon unfurled a long slapshot that was redirected by Jaden Schwartz past Leafs goalie Jack Campbell at 5:54 of the final period to give the Kraken their first lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2022

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