goaltending
noun
goal·tend·ing
ˈgōl-ˌten-diŋ 
1
: the act of guarding a goal (as in hockey)
2
: a violation in basketball that involves touching or deflecting a ball that is on its downward path toward the basket or on or within the rim of the basket
Examples of goaltending in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The backbone of the Colorado Avalanche has been one of the best defense corps in the NHL, while goaltending has typically been at or near the top of the list of potential questions.
—
Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
Just like most of the series, the goaltending was superb.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
Defense and goaltending took over until midway through the third period.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
At times, the conference final became a goaltending duel, with Shesterkin essentially the only reason New York was able to push the series to six games and Bobrovsky matching nearly every one of the Shesterkin’s spectacular saves with a crucial stop of his own.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for goaltending 
Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 June 2024
Just like most of the series, the goaltending was superb.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 2 June 2024
Defense and goaltending took over until midway through the third period.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2024
At times, the conference final became a goaltending duel, with Shesterkin essentially the only reason New York was able to push the series to six games and Bobrovsky matching nearly every one of the Shesterkin’s spectacular saves with a crucial stop of his own.
—David Wilson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for goaltending
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'goaltending.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near goaltending
Cite this Entry
“Goaltending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltending. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share