PULLING THE GOALIE IN THE MIDDLES A PERIOD?
Down 3-0, the Canucks called Arturs Silovs to the bench for the extra attacker during a power play with over 10 minutes left on the clock. Unfortunately, they couldn't capitalize, but even worse, Vasily Podkolzin turned the puck over, leading to the opponent flying on a breakaway.
Podkozlin tried to chase him down, but he caught a penalty while attempting to stop him from scoring. According to the NHL's rulebook, a player can't be given a penalty shot if the goalie leaves the bench for an extra attacker. Which, therefore, results in an automatic goal:
It was a wild call to empty the net with over ten minutes on the clock. Had it paid off, Colliton would've been called a genius. Unfortunately for them, it hurt more than it helped.
POLL | ||
29 DECEMBRE | 458 ANSWERS LATEST | Unusual scene after the Canucks attempt a bold strategy: Opponent awarded an automatic goal mid period Would you have pulled your goalie mid-period to spark your offence? | ||
Yes | 162 | 35.4 % |
No | 296 | 64.6 % |
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