Official explanation from the KHL Department of Officiating regarding Kunlun Red Star`s (often referred to as Shanghai Dragons) second goal in the match against Dinamo Minsk.
During the 20th minute of the game, after a shot on goal by Kunlun Red Star player Nick Merkley, the video review judge initiated a thorough review to determine if the puck had fully crossed the goal line. Following a detailed examination of the video footage, it was conclusively confirmed that the puck had indeed completely crossed the line, leading to the goal being officially validated as legitimate.
The puck crossed the goal line with just twenty seconds remaining in the first period. As there were no stoppages in play prior to this incident, the intermission period commenced immediately, and both teams were sent to their respective locker rooms. After the ice had been prepared and resurfaced, the remaining twenty seconds of the first period were subsequently played out. Upon the conclusion of the first period, the teams proceeded to switch ends, and the game continued in its standard format.
This article has been rephrased and translated from the original Russian text for clarity and readability. “Shanghai Dragons” is a common informal reference to the KHL team Kunlun Red Star.
Neville Woodall