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Why Alex Newhook's goal counted for Canadiens even though the puck never went in the net
TL;DR
Alex Newhook scored a goal for the Montreal Canadiens despite the puck not crossing the goal line. He has now scored five postseason goals after a regular season total of 13.
Key points
- Alex Newhook scored a goal without the puck crossing the goal line
- He has five postseason goals for the Canadiens
- Newhook scored two goals in a recent game
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Alex Newhook is having such a good playoff run for the Montreal Canadiens that he scored a goal when the puck didn't even go across the goal line.
He's now up to five postseason goals already after scoring two on Sunday night -- and that's after just 13 in the regular season.
Newhook scored a standard goal to tie the game 1-1 on Sunday, but by the next time he scored, his tally made it 6-2 Habs.
And it came with a puck that only hit off the post.
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Why did Alex Newhook's goal count?
It had to do with there being an empty net.
Newhook was in, and Buffalo committed a penalty to prevent Newhook from shooting and scoring.
It would've been a penalty shot, but because there was no goalie in the net, it counts as an awarded goal.
It's not one you see every day, but the referees got this one right.
Q&A
How did Alex Newhook score a goal without the puck going in the net?
Alex Newhook's goal counted due to a ruling that allowed it despite the puck not crossing the goal line.
What is Alex Newhook's postseason goal total for the Canadiens?
Alex Newhook has scored five goals in the postseason for the Montreal Canadiens.
What was Alex Newhook's regular season goal total before the playoffs?
Alex Newhook scored 13 goals during the regular season prior to the playoffs.