The NHL rulebook calls for goals to be disallowed when propelled into the net by a ‘distinct kicking motion’ — but what exactly does that mean? Here’s a look at the rule, along with the NHL’s video explanation.
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The NHL’s cross-checking crackdown is coming. Here’s the video from the league to explain what’s changing for 2021-22.
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From the Ref Mailbag: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy looks huge out there. Can teams request a measurement of goaltender equipment?
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The NHL rulebook has been updated for the 2020-21 season with only one update: a change to the offside rule.
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The NHL has modified the offside rule to allow a player’s skate to be off the ice provided it has not cleared the vertical plane of the blue line.
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Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin had to make an unplanned equipment change after his stick tape was found to be illegal.
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The NHL may be tweaking the rule for offside plays, but that change hasn’t taken effect just yet.
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The NHL recently sent a memo to officials regarding the legality of lacrosse-style goals in the National Hockey League. Here’s where they fit in the NHL rulebook:
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews saw a teammate in need of a stick, and decided to help the guy out. It was cool. It showed amazing skill. It was totally illegal.
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Bad call! The NHL admits the incorrect ruling was made on a Coach’s Challenge after the Minnesota Wild disputed a New Jersey Devils goal that came after the puck was played by a high stick at center
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The NHL’s new helmet rule is designed to improve player safety, but it’s also impacting play on the ice when it comes to goals being scored — just ask Connor McDavid.
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The Ontario Hockey League has updated the rule book for 2019-20, including review of major and match penalties, offside review, and coach’s challenges.
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