At 3:45 of overtime in the Blues/Islanders game, video review determined that New York's Thomas Vanek used his left skate to kick the puck into the St. Louis 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 New York Islanders.
The Situation Room initiated a video review in the Blues/Islanders game to further examine T.J. Oshie's shot at 16:23 of the third period. Video Review supported the referee's call on the ice that Oshie's shot hit both posts and did not cross the goal line. No goal St. Louis.
At 6:59 of the second period in the Bruins/Flyers game, the Situation Room initiated a video review to further examine a play at the Philadelphia net. Video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Reilly Smith's shot completely crossed the goal line after hitting the post and deflecting off goaltender Steve Mason. Good goal Boston.
At 19:05 of the first period in the Senators/Hurricanes game, the Situation Room initiated a video review to further examine a play at the Ottawa net. Video review determined that Jordan Staal's shot hit the goal post and did not cross the goal line. No goal Carolina.
At 10:10 of the third period in the Capitals/Devils game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that Jason Chimera's stick was at or below the level of the crossbar when it deflected the puck into the New Jersey net. According to Rule 38.4 (vi) "The determining factor is where the puck makes contact with the stick in relation to the crossbar. If the puck makes contact with the portion of the stick that is at or below the level of the crossbar and enters the goal, this goal shall be allowed". Good goal Washington.
At 10:55 of the third period in the Penguins/Islanders game, the Toronto Situation Room initiated a video review because the puck crossed the Penguins goal line. The officials on the ice discussed the play and determined that the puck had crossed the Penguins goal line in a legal fashion. This is not a reviewable play. Good Goal New York Islanders.
At 6:58 of the first period in the Flyers/Blue Jackets game, the NHL Situation Room initiated a review to examine a play at the Columbus net. Video Review upheld the referee's call on the ice that the puck never crossed the goal line during a scramble in front of the Columbus net. No Goal Philadelphia.
At 8:38 of the first period in the Blues/Rangers game, video review upheld the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off Alexander Steen's right skate and into the Rangers 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 St Louis.
At 8:41 of the first period in the Blackhawks/Red Wings game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off of Marian Hossa and into the Detroit net in a legal manner. 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 Chicago.
At 17:40 of the first period in the Canadiens/Penguins game, the Situation Room initiated video review to further examine a play at the Pittsburgh net. Video review determined that Rene Bourque's shot completely crossed the goal line. According to Rule 38.6 "In the event that a video replay shows a goal was scored prior to the play being stopped, the Video Goal Judge will inform the Game Timekeeper and Official Scorer of the time and the amount of playing time left to be reset on the game clock and penalty time clocks (if applicable)." Good goal Montreal.
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