At 4:08 of overtime in the Stars/Kings game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Los Angeles forward Mike Richards' shot deflected off Jeff Carter's shoulder 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 Los Angeles.
At 11:48 of the first period in the Blues/Avalanche game, video review upheld the referee's decision on the ice that Colorado forward Aaron Palushaj's centering pass deflected off Jamie McGinn's left skate and into the net. 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." Good Goal Colorado.
At 4:04 of the second period in the Hurricanes/Lightning game, video review upheld the referee's call that Carolina forward Eric Staal's centering pass deflected off Tampa defenseman Eric Brewer's skate but did not completely cross the Tampa goal line. No Goal Carolina.
At 19:59 of the third period in the Flyers/Hurricanes game, video review determined that Philadelphia forward Matt Read used his right skate to kick the puck 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 Philadelphia.
At 7:50 of the second period in the Capitals/Canadiens game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Nicklas Backstrom's shot completely crossed the goal line. Good Goal Washington.
At the end of the second period in the Islanders/Jets game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Kyle Wellwood's shot crossed the goal line after the second period had expired. No Goal Winnipeg.
At 9:04 of the second period in the Devils/Flyers game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Philadelphia forward Jakub Voracek used his right skate to kick the puck into the Devils 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 Philadelphia.
At 9:58 of the first period in the Coyotes/Blues game, David Backes shot was deflected into the net by David Perron's stick. The referees on the ice determined that Perron's stick was below the level of the crossbar when he deflected the puck. The Toronto Situation room reviewed the play and was inconclusive so the ruling on the ice stands. 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 St Louis.
At 15:37 of the first period in the Hurricanes/Senators game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Tuomo Ruutu of the Carolina Hurricanes kicked the puck into the net with his right skate. No Goal Carolina.
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."
At 16:01 of the second period in the Sharks/Coyotes game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Joe Pavelski's shot completely crossed the goal line before the net was displaced. Good Goal San Jose.
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