goalie has been withdrawn from the game for tactical reasons.' name='description'> empty-net goal - definition and meaning
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  • noun ice hockey A point scored when a player shoots the puck into the opposing team's net at a time when the opposing team's goalie has been withdrawn from the game for tactical reasons.

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