SportsAugust 8, 2026

potting

POT-ing

Definition

The act of scoring a goal, typically used in ice hockey to describe the action of putting the puck into the net.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'pot' and the Old French 'pot', it originated as a term for placing or pushing something into a container or vessel.

In the news

In the context of the Predators' salary cap analysis, the term refers to the players' ability to score goals and the financial value teams place on that production.

Salary Cap Deep Dive: Nashville Predators

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