Definition of "shorthanded" [shorthanded]

• Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations. (adjective)
• Having fewer skaters on the ice during a play, as a result of a penalty. (adjective)

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• "David Steckel (3: 16) and Matt Hendricks (3: 06) led the team in shorthanded time on ice."
• "Staal - taken second by the Penguins - led the NHL in shorthanded goals and finished with 42 points before scoring three goals in five playoff games."
• "Vinny is one of our regular penalty killers, and he's up among the leaders in shorthanded goals and points."