power play
noun
1
: a military, diplomatic, political, or administrative maneuver in which power is brought to bear
2
a
: a concentrated attack in football in which the ballcarrier is preceded by a mass of blockers
b
: a situation in ice hockey in which one team temporarily has more players on the ice than the other team because of a penalty
Example Sentences
They scored their first goal on a power play. He made a power play to seize control of the company.
Recent Examples on the Web On the power play, the offense will run through the forwards. 
Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Klingberg’s offensive skills and shot-blocking capability give an immediate boost to the Ducks, who can also use his right-handed shot and puck movement on the power play. Greg Beacham, ajc, 29 July 2022 Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon tied the game in the second period on the power play with a deflection off his skate for his first goal of the series and 12th of the playoffs. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 Their aggressive forecheck led them to draw a penalty on veteran Ryan McDonagh, scoring on the ensuing power play when Burakovsky fed Nichushkin for his first of the night. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2022 The Rangers took advantage of the ensuing power play as Vatrano got a pass from Copp in the right circle and fired a one-timer past Raanta with 6:29 left. Vin A. Cherwoo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2022 Brunette said the frustration from the power play has probably leaked into their 5-on-5 game. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2022 On the power play Gustafson finds the net from the top of the right circle, through traffic, mostly Matthew Rempe. Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 16 May 2022 That made the Flames 0 for 2 on the power play in the game, to match Dallas at 2 for 21 in the series. Stephen Hawkins, ajc, 14 May 2022 See More
Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Aug. 2022 Klingberg’s offensive skills and shot-blocking capability give an immediate boost to the Ducks, who can also use his right-handed shot and puck movement on the power play. Greg Beacham, ajc, 29 July 2022 Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon tied the game in the second period on the power play with a deflection off his skate for his first goal of the series and 12th of the playoffs. Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 Their aggressive forecheck led them to draw a penalty on veteran Ryan McDonagh, scoring on the ensuing power play when Burakovsky fed Nichushkin for his first of the night. Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2022 The Rangers took advantage of the ensuing power play as Vatrano got a pass from Copp in the right circle and fired a one-timer past Raanta with 6:29 left. Vin A. Cherwoo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2022 Brunette said the frustration from the power play has probably leaked into their 5-on-5 game. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2022 On the power play Gustafson finds the net from the top of the right circle, through traffic, mostly Matthew Rempe. Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 16 May 2022 That made the Flames 0 for 2 on the power play in the game, to match Dallas at 2 for 21 in the series. Stephen Hawkins, ajc, 14 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1