At 19:47 of the first period in the Jets/Panthers game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off of Jonathan Huberdeau and into the net in a legal fashion, completely crossing the goal line. According to Rule 78.4 "if an attacking player has the puck deflect into the net, off his skate or body, in any manner, the goal shall be allowed." Good Goal Florida.
At 2:35 of the first period in the Jets/Panthers game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Andrew Ladd's shot completely crossed the goal line. Good goal Winnipeg.
At 12:29 of the third period in the Panthers/Capitals game, video review determined that Washington forward Matt Hendricks kicked the puck into the net with his right skate. According to Rule 49.2 "A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who uses a distinct kicking motion to propel the puck into the net." No goal Washington.
At 7:07 of the third period in the Penguins/Flyers game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Philadelphia forward Scott Hartnell deflected the puck into the net with his stick above the cross bar. According to Rule 60.5 "An apparent goal scored by an attacking player who strikes the puck with his stick carried above the height of the crossbar of the goal frame shall not be allowed. The determining factor is where the puck makes contact with the stick." No Goal Philadelphia.
At 19:52 of the third period in the Lightning/Penguins game, video review upheld the call on the ice that Tampa Bay forward Steven Stamkos scored in a legal fashion. According to Rule 60.5 "The determining factor is where the puck makes contact with the stick. If the puck makes contact with the stick below the level of the crossbar and enters the goal, this goal shall be allowed." Good goal Tampa Bay.
At 11:03 of the first period in the Canadiens/Bruins game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Montreal forward David Desharnais' centering pass deflected off Boston defenseman Johnny Boychuk's stick and into the Boston net. Good Goal Montreal.
At 8:59 of the third period in the Blues/Stars game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that St Louis forward Adam Cracknell kicked the puck with his left skate into the net. According to Rule 49.2 "A goal cannot be scored by an attacking player who uses a distinct kicking motion to propel the puck into the net." No Goal St Louis.
At 12:35 of the second period in the Avalanche/Blue Jackets game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Colorado forward PA Parenteau's point shot went into the net in a legal fashion. Good goal Colorado.
At 9:24 of the second period in the Devils/Sabres game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off Steve Bernier and into the net. According to Rule 78.4 "if an attacking player has the puck deflect into the net, off his skate or body, in any manner, the goal shall be allowed." Good Goal New Jersey.
At 6:34 of the third period in the Flames/Avalanche game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected into the net off Paul Stastny's skate. Good Goal Colorado.
According to Rule 49.2 "A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player's skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is a legitimate goal."
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