At 6:42 of the third period in the Blue Jackets/Predators game, video review determined that Columbus forward Matt Calvert 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 Columbus.
At 19:23 of the first period in the Lightning/Hurricanes game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Carolina forward Alexander Semin 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 Carolina.
At 8:23 of the third period in the Avalanche/Predators game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Nashville's goal stands after the puck went into the Colorado net off of Matt Duchene's skate. Good Goal Nashville.
At 2:46 of the second period in the Senators/Bruins game, video review determined that Andre Benoit's shot earlier in the play completely crossed the goal line. The time on the clock was reset to 1:55 of the second period, reflecting the time of the goal. Good Goal Ottawa.
At 9:54 of the second period in the Canucks/Sharks game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off San Jose forward Logan Couture's 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 San Jose.
At 17:33 of the second period in the Blue Jackets/Oilers game, video review determined that Columbus forward Matt Calvert used his 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 Columbus.
At 17:17 of the third period in the Kings/Blues game, video review upheld the referee's decision on the ice that Los Angeles forward Mike Richards shot crossed the goal line in a legal fashion. Good goal Los Angeles.
In the Sabres/Panthers shootout, video review determined that Florida forward Jonathan Huberdeau's shot completely crossed the goal line. Good Goal Florida
At 9:33 of the first period in the Coyotes/Predators game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Nashville forward Rich Clune deflected the puck into the net with his stick below the crossbar.
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 Nashville.
At 18:32 of the first period in the Jets/Penguins game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that Pittsburgh forward James Neal's pass deflected off Evgeni Malkin'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 Pittsburgh.
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