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Turner made the only two saves in the first half and also had a shot by Idan Toklomati bang off the crossbar in the 37th minute.
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
In game six of the Detroit-Minnesota division semifinal, Sergei Fedorov of the Red Wings appears to hit the crossbar behind Minnesota goalie Jon Casey during overtime.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Utah winger Michael Carcone had a golden opportunity to tie the game early on the power play, but sailed his shot over the crossbar.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of scoring chances for both teams, and a lot of shots that went wide or over the crossbar.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 2 May 2026
In game six of the Detroit-Minnesota division semifinal, Sergei Fedorov of the Red Wings appears to hit the crossbar behind Minnesota goalie Jon Casey during overtime.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Utah winger Michael Carcone had a golden opportunity to tie the game early on the power play, but sailed his shot over the crossbar.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
There were a lot of scoring chances for both teams, and a lot of shots that went wide or over the crossbar.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbar. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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crossbar
noun
cross·bar
ˈkrȯs-ˌbär 
: a bar, piece, or stripe placed crosswise or across something
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