I still think there was a small kicking motion, however slight or intentional.
But does slight kicking motion constitute "distinct"? It would appear that's completely subjective when you compare it to other goals that have counted which to me is the issue. The NHL decided to apply a black and white interpretation when in the past they have not.
Either change the rule to allow goals off skates, or this argument never ends due to the subjectivity.
Not going to dwell on it though. Definitely not the reason we lost.
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