A "Penalty Kill" is a term used in ice hockey to describe a situation where a team is short-handed due to a player serving a penalty. During this time, the penalized team must defend against the opposing team, which has a numerical advantage. The goal of the penalty kill is to prevent the opposing team from scoring while maintaining strong defensive positioning. Teams often employ specific strategies during a penalty kill, such as blocking shots and clearing the puck from their defensive zone. Successful penalty killing can boost team morale and momentum, as it requires teamwork and discipline to withstand the pressure from the opposing team.