A "shootout" is a situation where two or more parties engage in a gunfight, typically involving firearms. This term is often used in law enforcement contexts, where police confront armed suspects, or in movies and video games, depicting intense action scenes. The goal is usually to neutralize a threat or achieve a specific objective. In sports, particularly in soccer and ice hockey, a "shootout" refers to a tiebreaker method used to determine a winner when a game ends in a draw. Players take turns attempting to score against the opposing goalkeeper. This format adds excitement and drama, as it showcases individual skill and strategy.