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NHL statement on disputed goal

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Posted: Saturday April 15, 2000 03:10 PM

NHL Statement of the 'Phantom Goal'
Following a goal scored by Philadelphia's John LeClair at 4:53 of the second period, series supervisor John D'Amico, along with video goal judge Mike Condon, commenced an immediate review to determine if the goal was a "good goal." Two different camera angles were utilized and replayed -- the regular game-action angle and the overhead camera angle. The first angle showed that the puck appeared to enter the net between goaltender Dominik Hasek's pad and the left goal post. The second camera angle (overhead) showed the puck appeared to enter the net off the left post and go in. As such, the determination was made by the series supervisor and video goal judge that this was a good goal. Also, to note, the referees believed this to be a good goal. The puck was dropped and play resumed. Approximately five minutes of playing time elapsed when it was pointed out to the video goal judge that the ESPN net camera replay showed that the puck appeared to enter the net on the outside of the left post (through the mesh). This camera angle is not available to the video replay booth. The series supervisor then reviewed the overhead angle again and it became apparent, when supported by the net camera angle, that the puck had entered the net on the outside of the post. NHL video replay procedures do not allow for a decision to be reversed after the ruling has been made and, as such, the goal was allowed to stand. It should be also noted that the net was checked per NHL procedure -- before the game and following each period. No holes were detected.

 

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