Meaning Of The Word Penalty killer

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What's The Definition Of Penalty killer?

penalty killer in British English
noun: a good player who, when his or her team is short-handed because of a penalty, is sent onto the ice to prevent the other side from scoring
noun: a player used when the player's team is short-handed as a result of a penalty, esp. a player skilled at defense and employed regularly in such situations

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