At 13:14 of the second period in the Maple Leafs/Red Wings game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off of Detroit forward Daniel Alfredsson's skate and into the net in a legal fashion. 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 Detroit.
At 20:00 of the first period in the Sharks/Ducks game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that the clock had expired prior to the puck crossing the goal line. No goal San Jose.
At 14:39 of the first period in the Sabres/Jets game, video review was inconclusive in determining whether the net was displaced prior to the puck entering the Winnipeg goal, therefore the referee's call on the ice stands. According to Rule 78.5 (x) "Apparent goals shall be disallowed by the referee when the net becomes displaced accidentally. The goal frame is considered to be displaced if either or both goal pegs are no longer in their respective holes in the ice, or the net has come completely off one or both pegs, prior to or as the puck enters the net". No goal Buffalo.
At 15:25 of the first period in the Islanders/Bruins game, the Situation Room initiated video review to further examine a play at the Boston net. The referee notified the Situation Room that he blew the whistle prior to the puck crossing the goal line, therefore it is not a reviewable play. No goal New York Islanders.
At 9:59 of the third period in the Kings/Blackhawks game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Andrew Shaw's stick was above the height of the crossbar when he deflected the puck into the Los Angeles net. 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 Chicago.
At 5:06 of the third period in the Ducks/Sharks game, the Situation Room initiated video review because the puck entered the San Jose net. The referee informed the situation room that he had blown his whistle to stop play prior to the puck entering the net, therefore this is not a reviewable play. According to Rule 78.5 (xii) "Apparent goals shall be disallowed by the Referee when the referee deems the play has been stopped, even if he had not physically had the opportunity to stop play by blowing his whistle." No goal Anaheim.
At 19:52 of the third period in the Hurricanes/Maple Leafs game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that Dion Phaneuf's shot crossed the goal line prior to the net being displaced. Good goal Toronto.
At 17:33 of the third period in the Penguins/Blue Jackets game, video review confirmed the referee's call on the ice that James Neal's shot entered the net in a legal fashion. Good goal Pittsburgh.
At 10:51 of the third period in the Penguins/Blue Jackets game, video review was inconclusive in determining whether Sidney Crosby's shot crossed the goal line. Therefore the referee's call on the ice stands. Good goal Pittsburgh.
At 19:33 of the third period in the Kings/Predators game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that Mike Fisher's shot completely crossed the goal line. Good goal Nashville. The below photo shows a view of the NHL's in-net camera.
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