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Originally Posted by Vedder
It's the fact he never actually made contact with the puck, and only scored by pushing Stalock in. The rule:
69.6 Rebounds and Loose Pucks -
In the event that a goalkeeper has been pushed into the net together with the puck by an attacking player after making a stop, the goal will be disallowed. If applicable, appropriate penalties will be assessed.
In the event that the puck is under a player in or around the crease area (deliberately or otherwise), a goal cannot be scored by pushing this player together with the puck into the goal. If applicable, the appropriate penalties will be assessed, including a penalty shot if deemed to be covered in the crease deliberately (see Rule 63 – Delaying the Game). |
Apologies if this has been covered already, but Stalock wasn't pushed into the net. He was absolutely pushed, but only within the crease. The puck slides in as a result of the push but it goes in on its own. My interpretation is that the above rule wouldn't apply.
Having said that, the whistle probably should have been blown as it was obviously covered up.
edit: beaten!