penalty shot

noun

: an unhindered shot at the goal in ice hockey awarded to an individual for certain violations by an opponent

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Maddie Musselman scored in the first five minutes courtesy of a penalty shot in the first quarter, allowing Team USA to lead 1-0 against Australia. —

Sean Nevin, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024 Philadelphia did even the score at 4:23 when Frost converted his ninth of the season on a penalty shot after being hauled down by Michael Kesselring. —

Aaron Bracy, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2024 Laughton scored on a penalty shot with 10:44 left after being pulled down on a breakaway attempt by Hanley. —

Aaron Bracy, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024 Down 10-8 to start the fourth quarter, No. 8 Rancho Bernardo (23-8) pulled even 10-10 on a penalty shot by John Williams with 2:52 left. —

Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for penalty shot