If the penalized player’s penalty expires before the two minutes are up, they can return to the ice, and the teams will continue to play with equal numbers of players. Power plays last for two minutes, or until a goal is scored by the team with the numerical advantage. Effective power plays require strategy, communication, and quick decision-making. During a power play, the team with the numerical advantage has a chance to score a goal, while the penalized team’s primary objective is to prevent this from happening.
