puck control
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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And the winning Avalanche goal by Devon Toews came off another defensive zone faceoff loss in which Beniers tied up his man on the draw, but Kraken teammates couldn’t gain puck control.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
Perry’s puck control around the net has been a boon for the club, but it’s also a matter of continuity with the ever-changing lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2017
Despite an early-season knee injury, Smith was steady between the pipes, finishing with a .914 save percentage while winning 19 games on a team that struggled with puck control.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 10, 2017
But in addition to that tally and his assist, the 24-year-old center’s passes were more on the mark and his puck control seemed as though he never missed time.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2012
There was a stretch in the second period where Minnesota was down 2-0, but dominating the puck control.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2012
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