drop pass
noun
: a pass in ice hockey in which the passer skates past the puck leaving it for a teammate following close behind
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The star winger received a drop pass from Gustav Forsling and made his way toward the left circle before firing a wrist shot that beat Shesterkin to give Florida the 1-0 lead.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The drop pass has become an integral strategy for most NHL teams over the past half-decade.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2024
But the Knights answered two minutes later on 3-on-1 breakaway when Stone buried Stephenson's drop pass for the 4-on-4 goal to put Vegas ahead 3-1.
—Mark Anderson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Only 1:20 into the power play, Guy Lafleur trailed into a drop pass by Jacques Lemaire and ripped a blazing slapper by Gilbert from right wing.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023
Iby gained the zone with a head of steam, leaving a drop pass for Kearney before drifting to the back post as Kearney drew defenders in the slot.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
It was setup by a drop pass from Alexis Lafrenière and came with just two seconds remaining on the power play.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY, 31 May 2022
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2024
The drop pass has become an integral strategy for most NHL teams over the past half-decade.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2024
But the Knights answered two minutes later on 3-on-1 breakaway when Stone buried Stephenson's drop pass for the 4-on-4 goal to put Vegas ahead 3-1.
—Mark Anderson, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Only 1:20 into the power play, Guy Lafleur trailed into a drop pass by Jacques Lemaire and ripped a blazing slapper by Gilbert from right wing.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023
Iby gained the zone with a head of steam, leaving a drop pass for Kearney before drifting to the back post as Kearney drew defenders in the slot.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
It was setup by a drop pass from Alexis Lafrenière and came with just two seconds remaining on the power play.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, USA TODAY, 31 May 2022
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“Drop pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop%20pass. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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