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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That’s why George Mikan, who in addition to his seven titles in three different leagues brought big men into the game and was responsible for the creation of the shot clock and prohibition against goaltending, is fifth. 
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2021 The points poached by opposing teams either with superb goaltending or a resilient third period or both. Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2021 Minnesota, meanwhile, chases the game more but has benefited from strong goaltending and an outlandish shooting percentage to outscore teams with Kaprizov on the ice. Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021 The Sharks bolstered their goaltending depth by signing former San Jose goalie Aaron Dell to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday. San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Edmonton revolves around superstars but hasn’t been able to complete what should be the easier phase of assembling a team: finding reliable goaltending and a solid supporting cast. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman began Day 2 of the 2022 NHL draft by addressing an immediate need for goaltending, acquiring St. Louis Blues' Ville Husso for a third-round pick, No. 73 overall. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 However, for the Lightning to lose by just a goal despite getting outworked in the possession battle says a lot about the quality of Andre Vasilevskiy’s goaltending. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2022 Yes, the Wings were retooled from past playoff pastings and were playing incredible hockey with toughness, discipline, skill and big-time goaltending. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022 See More
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2021 The points poached by opposing teams either with superb goaltending or a resilient third period or both. Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2021 Minnesota, meanwhile, chases the game more but has benefited from strong goaltending and an outlandish shooting percentage to outscore teams with Kaprizov on the ice. Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2021 The Sharks bolstered their goaltending depth by signing former San Jose goalie Aaron Dell to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday. San Francisco Chronicle, 14 July 2022 Edmonton revolves around superstars but hasn’t been able to complete what should be the easier phase of assembling a team: finding reliable goaltending and a solid supporting cast. Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman began Day 2 of the 2022 NHL draft by addressing an immediate need for goaltending, acquiring St. Louis Blues' Ville Husso for a third-round pick, No. 73 overall. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2022 However, for the Lightning to lose by just a goal despite getting outworked in the possession battle says a lot about the quality of Andre Vasilevskiy’s goaltending. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2022 Yes, the Wings were retooled from past playoff pastings and were playing incredible hockey with toughness, discipline, skill and big-time goaltending. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1