Open net

In the fast-paced sport of hockey, an “open net” means that the goalie is not in a position to defend the net, leaving it open to a shot. There are a few different situations in which this might happen: the goalie has moved out of the crease to play the puck, an attacking player has pulled them out of position, or, most commonly, the coach has pulled the goalie to give their team an extra attacker, usually in the last few minutes of a game when they are behind and desperately trying to tie the score. An open net is very important when you play hockey because it gives the other team a great chance to score a goal with little trouble. When you score on an open net, it’s called an “empty-net goal,” and it can be a game-changer, altering the course of a game, especially when it’s close. Take, for example, a tight playoff game where the score is tied 2-2 with only one minute left to play. When one team’s coach wants to score a late goal and avoid overtime, he pulls the goalie for an extra shooter. When the other team gets the puck, they have a clear shot at the open net and could score an easy goal to win the game. Fans of hockey and people who have never seen a game will find this risky move exciting because it shows how high the stakes can get when the net is open.