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Let’s Review Vanek’s Late, Game Tying Goal
by Paul on 02/08/13 at 02:22 PM ET
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from Kerry Fraser of TSN,
Even though the snow had not yet hit Buffalo, there was plenty of 'digging' going on in front of Montreal goalkeeper Peter Budaj. A plow in the form of Steve Ott cleared Budaj off the frozen puck which allowed Thomas Vanek to push it across the line and force overtime.
Prior to video review concluding that the puck had 'crossed the goal line in legal fashion,' I was in communication with That's Hockey2Nite producer Jason Palter advising him as to why the whistle should have blown to stop play on two counts prior to Vanek pushing the puck across the goal line.
Five minutes after Buffalo defeated the Canadiens in a shootout I was on the air via Skype with super talented host Steve Kouleas providing my take on the goal that never should have been allowed.
As I share my findings with you in this edition of C'Mon Ref, we see yet another example of undetected contact with the goalkeeper which impacted the game.
more and watch the goal below...
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I don’t remember Fraser being this consistent with skates on.
Posted by redxblack from Akron Ohio on 02/08/13 at 04:25 PM ET
I don’t remember Fraser being this consistent with skates on.
haha! I’ve been thinking that ever since he started writing these blogs. he’s a MUCH better ref off the ice than he was on.
Posted by perfection from LaLaLand on 02/08/13 at 06:34 PM ET
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