Sentences with word «defenseman»
A defenseman is a player in sports like ice hockey or soccer who primarily focuses on defending their team's goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring. Full definition
There were probably more good defensemen in that soon - to - be-graduated class than we have ever seen at one time in the NHL.»
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Karlsson has been one of the league's best defensemen for a number of years and is the top blue - liner on the list.
He has an incredibly explosive stride and first step; combined with his frame, that makes him a headache for defensemen when he's coming down the wing.
Maatta is a stay at home defenseman who takes calculated risks (per his coaches).
Too many bodies to bring Green back and not get rid of a couple of defensemen from the current roster.
Had Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty scored on this rush it would have gone down as one of the best goals of the year.
The Canucks had a 3 - 2 lead midway through the 3rd period on Sunday against the Florida Panthers when defenseman Kevin Bieksa...
Before Sunday night, Rostislav Klesla led all NHL defensemen in postseason scoring with two goals and six points.
Of course, we were also saying this THREE YEARS AGO after we lost 4 - 2 to the Penguins and we also had a team with a promising young defenseman in Ryan Johansen.
The Wild is already without top defenseman Ryan Suter (broken ankle).
Bruins forward Shawn Thornton sprayed water from the bench on Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban, while the play was going on.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 34 saves in his second shutout of the season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning got goals from defensemen Mikhail Sergachev and Dan Girardi in a 2 - 0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.
The Star who has been the biggest hit thus far is Darryl Sydor, who was tied for the scoring lead among NHL defensemen with 11 points.
Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk came through in the clutch with this game - tying goal late in the 3rd period against the Montreal Canadiens.
Puck - moving defenseman on every pairing is also really critical to having a great NHL defense.
A late goal by defenseman John Brooks Jr. lifted the United States over Ghana on Monday, 2 - 1.
A terrible offensive zone entry by the Los Angeles Kings, Tanner Pearson specifically, turned into a scoring chance after New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi fell and then turned the puck over on a panic play right to Mike Richards.
Earlier today former Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey was traded from Colorado to Tampa Bay for Steve Downie.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when he was a Pembroke Pines - born, hockey - playing teenager.
I think it is safe to say that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Leo Komarov and Florida Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell will...
«Anytime your best players stick up for one another I think it goes a long way in the locker room,» said defenseman Erik Johnson, who went after Rinaldo in defense of his teammates.
KASPARAITIS KRUNCHER»S Price: $ 2.99 per 24 - ounce jar These spicy dill spears, named for Penguins defenseman Darius Kasparaitis, have an unpleasant taste that overwhelms whatever food they're served with.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook doesn't remember exactly when he first met Duncan Keith.
The Norris Trophy is awarded to the top defenseman in the league.
I knew it was ticking down, but to have two seconds left to win, that was big,» the 22 - year - old defenseman said after his 18th NHL game of the season.
He led all Predators defenseman with 16 goals, finally breaking through in terms of showing the amazing elite goal scoring skill he had when the Predators drafted him 11th overall in the 2009 draft.
Bourque and Chelios will be among the best defensemen at the end of 1996 - 97, but they will have youthful company at long last.
Minnesota Wild defenseman Keith Ballard went to dump the puck in on a routine play and got absolutely destroyed on a...
This is probably why Zdeno Chara, star defenseman of the Boston Bruins, signed in the KHL today and why more players will keep going overseas.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban has had quite a nice playoffs so far.
«Now is the time when you really have to look yourself in the mirror and really push yourself and hammer down on the details,» Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman said.
... Palmieri sustained a lower body injury after being kneed by Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson along the boards.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson was expected to be one of the top names on the trade market this month.
About three minutes later, Yakupov got one back on a power play after defenseman Johnson made a strong play at the blue line to keep a Detroit clearing attempt in the zone.
... Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin and forward Carter Rowney also were injured.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty was directly responsible for the first New York Rangers goal because of a failed toe drag.
«We don't like to lose games, that's bottom line,» Tampa Bay defenseman Victor Hedman said.
Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist had an unreal shot on Thursday night: St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo saved a...
Even if one believes Viktor Arvidsson's stick spun Roberto Luongo around to jar the puck loose from under him, one can't ignore Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle steering Arvidsson with a stick to the midsection, which is contact from a defensive player that would have negated the interference.
«Playing a team coming in on a back - to - back and giving up seven goals... it's unacceptable,» Tampa Bay defenseman Anton Stralman said.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook threw a brutally late and high hit on St. Louis Blues captain David Backes.
The puck hit Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi's skate and then off of Henrik Lundqvist's glove and into the net.
Penguins forward Matt Cooke delivered this crushing hit to Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid, hitting him right in the numbers.
Erik Karlsson's play in Thursday night's 3 - 2 win over Buffalo just showed why he's without a doubt the best offensive defenseman in the game.
The clock was running out in the New York Rangers - Vancouver Canucks game when Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa started looking to unleash...
This hit from Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Jurco was highly questionable and Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk took exception to...
When Bruins defenseman Torey Krug is whistled for slashing midway through the second period, the first infraction of the game, security guard rises beside the box and stands with his arms crossed, scolding fans who bang the glass.
«He's a physical, stay - at - home defenseman who helps us,» Benning said.