Thanks Inferno099, Coleman's quote is telling.
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“I felt like I was in a battle and my understanding is you can direct the puck but you just can’t kick it,” Coleman said after the game. “I didn’t feel that I kicked it. But can’t go back and change it now. […] It’s unfortunate that was such a big part of the game and happened to influence the way it all went down.”
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And based on the rulebook, his understanding is correct:
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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. A puck that is directed into the net by an attacking player’s skate shall be a legitimate goal as long as no distinct kicking motion is evident.
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Quite simply, these people are no good.
- Mike Murphy, NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations
- Colin Campbell, NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations
- Kris King, NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations
- Bill McCreary, Hall-of-Fame Referee and current NHL Officiating Manager
