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The Swedish netminder skated the length of the ice to join in a scrum behind the net of Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren, who was also in the middle of the scrum with over 30 seconds to play in the second period of the Senators-Capitals game on Saturday night in Washington.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Minnesota sophomore goaltender Hannah Clark made 37 saves on 39 shots, including 17 saves in the third period.
—Matt Wellens, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Devils goaltender Jake Allen finished with 16 saves, including 10 in the third period when the Sharks pressed for the equalizer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
That came 1:59 into the first period on Thursday against New Jersey, when Evan Rodrigues picked up a Marchand rebound and buried a snap shot past Devils goaltender Jake Allen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Minnesota sophomore goaltender Hannah Clark made 37 saves on 39 shots, including 17 saves in the third period.
—Matt Wellens, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Devils goaltender Jake Allen finished with 16 saves, including 10 in the third period when the Sharks pressed for the equalizer.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
That came 1:59 into the first period on Thursday against New Jersey, when Evan Rodrigues picked up a Marchand rebound and buried a snap shot past Devils goaltender Jake Allen.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
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