blue line
noun
: either of two blue lines that divide an ice hockey rink into three equal zones and that separate the offensive and defensive zones from the center-ice neutral zone
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Former Duck William Karlsson’s stretch pass from the left faceoff dot of the Vegas zone to the Ducks’ blue line sprang Marner for a partial breakaway.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
In 2026, memorabilia showcases the America 250 logo, which features red, white and blue lines intersecting to form the triple-digit landmark number.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But with Quenneville deciding to inject more mobility and puck movement in his blue line, Zellweger got the call for Game 4.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
With Colorado on the power play, the Avs icon lost the puck near the Minnesota blue line and stumbled while retreating.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
In 2026, memorabilia showcases the America 250 logo, which features red, white and blue lines intersecting to form the triple-digit landmark number.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But with Quenneville deciding to inject more mobility and puck movement in his blue line, Zellweger got the call for Game 4.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
With Colorado on the power play, the Avs icon lost the puck near the Minnesota blue line and stumbled while retreating.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
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“Blue line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20line. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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