The Panther
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So I was watching the Edmonton - Vancouver game yesterday, which the Canucks won 4-2 (3-2 with empty netter). As an Oilers' fan, it was painful. The first Vancouver goal was after a puck bounced off the official into the slot, the second was put in by a Canuck player's skate, and the third was on the PP after an iffy too-many-men call with about 4 minutes left in a tied game.
Anyway, the goal that was put in by a skate (Bo Horvat's) was a really bad goal, I think. It was one of those players where Horvat did not appear to make a kicking motion, but he did appear to be in full control of his leg, which seemingly intentionally put the puck in.
Then, I was thinking: Why does the NHL allow these goals to count? Was there ever a time when any goal scored off a body-part or foot didn't count -- that is, when the only way you could score was by using the stick? Or was it always like it is now, more or less?
Any info appreciated.
Anyway, the goal that was put in by a skate (Bo Horvat's) was a really bad goal, I think. It was one of those players where Horvat did not appear to make a kicking motion, but he did appear to be in full control of his leg, which seemingly intentionally put the puck in.
Then, I was thinking: Why does the NHL allow these goals to count? Was there ever a time when any goal scored off a body-part or foot didn't count -- that is, when the only way you could score was by using the stick? Or was it always like it is now, more or less?
Any info appreciated.