insurance goal
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An insurance goal is a goal scored when a team already leads, extending the margin and making a comeback more difficult for the opponent.
The term comes from the idea of protecting against loss—like an insurance policy on the lead: They scored an insurance goal late in the third period to go up 4-2.
cushion
Stuffed fabric for comfort
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
clincher · decisive · breakaway · counterattack · set-piece · finisher · header · volley · rebound · strike
- hockey scoringassist, point, hat trick, game winner, points leader