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The phrase "a shootout against" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts involving a confrontation or competition, often in sports or violent scenarios.
Example: "The two teams faced a shootout against each other to determine the champion."
Alternatives: "a confrontation with" or "a battle against".
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On Wednesday, they prevailed in a shootout against Pittsburgh, the Eastern Conference leader.
Twelve years ago, the Americans won the Women's World Cup in a shootout against China.
Their last loss at home was on February 24 in a shootout against San Jose.
He watched Guzan save four penalties — one in regulation and three more in a shootout — against Sunderland in the fourth round.
They came back against New England, captured a shootout against Miami, dominated Buffalo and did just enough to beat the Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium.
The Rangers headed into Sunday with a one-point lead over the Jets, who lost in a shootout against the Islanders on Saturday.
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The 25-year-old was praised for his performances during last summer's World Cup, including a save in a penalty shootout against Colombia.
They finally scraped together a shootout win against the lowly Sabres at the end of last week.
Playing alongside Gaborik, he followed last week's N.H.L. debut, in which he scored a shootout goal against Tampa Bay, with another strong performance.
And in what seemed to be an intense moment Sunday, Gomez was actually laughing before he scored a shootout goal against Devils goalie Martin Brodeur.
Lundqvist stopped Giroux — who scored a shootout goal against him last April 11 — and Wolski ended the game with a move in which he went from right, to left, to right again before sweeping a shot past Bobrovsky that was reviewed briefly.
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