Goal of the Season? Joshua goes between the legs for slick score

The saying in hockey is get in front of the net and good things happen. Unless you are Dakota Joshua, then get in front of the net and you make amazing things happen.

The Vancouver Canucks forward parked himself near the left side of the net during a power play about midway through the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. As the Canucks patiently passed the puck around looking for an opportunity, forward Pius Suter shuffled the puck in to Joshua.

Joshua had the presence of mind to corral the puck and realized he didn't have much time to get a shot on net, so he pushed the puck back between his own legs and roofed it into the top corner of the net.

It's a move that we have seen a few times before from the likes of Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, but every time it is executed as flawlessly as Joshua did it, the play is worth another look.

MORE OF THE BEST GOALS OF THE 2023-24 SEASON

• Sonny Milano's goal may have looked like luck, but trust the Washington Capitals forward, that's exactly what he was trying to do.
• Flyers forward Morgan Frost went between-the-legs for a highlight reel goal against the Boston Bruins.
• Even getting knocked on his backside couldn't stop Bruins forward Danton Heinen from finiding the net, which he did by the seat of his pants.
• What a solo effort by Flames forward Nazem Kadri who went coast-to-coast for a pretty goal that even left franchise legend Jarome Iginla impressed.
• Flyers forward Tyson Foerster put some sweet moves on the Tampa Bay Lightning, going between his legs for an impressive goal.
• Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield dodges defenders for unbelievable goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
• Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam York breaks out the baseball move against the Tampa Bay Lightning
• Kirill Marchenko channels his teammate's shootout move for game-winner against the Vancouver Canucks
• Michael McLeod shows off his balance, spinning for a sweet backhand goal against the Washington Capitals.
• Marchenko is no stranger to outstanding goals, as he proved with a sick, between-the-legs score. And while getting knocked down to boot.
• In this specific McDavid entry, his patience pays off against the Minnesota Wild.
• To no one's surprise, Connor McDavid made an early case for best goal of the season with a wild spin down to one knee before a full recovery into an incredible goal. You know what? Just watch it.
• Arizona Coyotes forward Sean Durzi was walking on air after -- and during -- his incredible goal against the Los Angeles Kings.
• Tim Stützle and the Ottawa Senators brought a little baseball flavor to the 2023 Global Series in Sweden. How, you ask? Take a look at his overtime, game-winning goal.