Marc-Edouard Vlasic held the puck in his hand as on-ice officials and the NHL’s Situation Room determined whether the goal he thought he scored came as a result of a distinct kicking motion.
Right after the league said the puck was directed in by Vlasic’s skate, and not illegally kicked in, the longtime Sharks defenseman simply flipped the puck to a member of the team’s training staff as a keepsake.
The goal by Vlasic, who was playing in his 1,200th NHL game, was the second of a three-goal outburst the Sharks had in the second period, as they overcame a two-goal deficit to earn a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday at United Center.
