Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn. Stitched Mets Jerseys .ca. Hi Kerry, I know the whistle tends to go away in playoff hockey, however shouldnt Erik Johnson have been assessed 2 min for delay of game for intentionally knocking his own net off (completely on his own) after racing back to save a goal (or at least a shot that was very close to going in) late in the game. Moments later Colorado pulls their goalie for a 6 on 5 game tying goal and of course Erik Johnson gets an assist on the game tying goal as well. Cheers,Mike Mike, This time, it was not a case of the refs whistle being put away but instead the correct judgment made that Erik Johnsons momentum accidentally displaced the net from its moorings. Johnson made a terrific play to rush back and knock the puck toward the corner as it was less than a foot away from entering the empty net. The only way that Johnson could keep the puck out of his net was with a full-speed sprint with no let-up until he contacted the puck with his stick. That sprint took Johnsons body position deep into the goal crease. After knocking the puck from harms way less than a foot from the line, the Avs defenceman shifted his focus and attempted to execute a hard stop. Johnsons close proximity to the goal frame, combined with his momentum, resulted in unavoidable contact with the goal post. The correct determination was made by the referee on the play. While this wasnt the case, let me play out the various scenarios for you, Mike, if it had been ruled that Johnson displaced the goal post deliberately with 1:32 remaining in regulation time and with Colorado goalkeeper Semyon Varlamov on the bench for an extra attacker. - A minor penalty could not be assessed due to the fact that there was insufficient time remaining in regulation to serve the penalty in its entirety (or by reason of penalties already imposed or anytime in overtime). Instead a penalty shot would be awarded. (Rule 63.5) Varlamov would be allowed to return to his net and defend the shot. - An awarded goal shall be imposed when the goal has been displaced deliberately by the defending player when their goalkeeper has been removed for an extra attacker, thereby preventing an impending goal by the attacking team. (Rule 63.6). After knocking the puck away, had Johnson deliberately pushed the net off the moorings as Matt Cooke was in the act of shooting the puck into the net (impending goal) an awarded goal could result. For either of these situations to apply, it must be determined that the defending player "deliberately" displaced the goal post. That was not the case when Johnson accidentally and unavoidably made contact with the goal frame after knocking the puck away and saving a sure goal. Mets Jerseys China . The Opening Day starter played 53 games this season hitting .192 with nine home runs and 25 RBI. Red Sox manager John Farrell has decided to start Jose Iglesias at third base as of late instead of Middlebrooks. 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But no matter who has replaced him, the teams rushing game has been strong.The Riders posted the third-best rushing offence in the CFL this season and averaged 132 yards per game. Allen led the club with 930 yards on the ground, second to league leader Jon Cornish of Calgary (1,082 yards).The first-year tailback likely would have eclipsed the 1,000-yard milestone had he not missed two of the Riders final three regular-season games.With a healthy Allen running behind a solid offensive line, the Riders are poised to keep the pressure on against the host Eskimos. Saskatchewan tallied 194 rushing yards when these teams met a week ago in the regular-season finale at Mosaic Stadium, a game the Riders won 24-17.Allen led the way with a game-high 81 yards on 13 carries and newcomer Steven Miller provided a boost with 71 yards on 11 rushes.I go in there and I wear them down, I break them down and make guys tired, Allen explained in a recent interview. And then Steve can come in and slash through them and take off for 30 or 40 yards, maybe farther than that. Its definitely good for both of us having some fresh legs in there to change it up a bit.However, the Riders strength in running the ball could play into the hands of the two remaining teams in the West. Mets Jerseys 2019. The Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders were among the top three run defences in the CFL, with the Eskimos ranked second with 96 yards allowed per contest.Calgary was nearly as stingy with 99 rushing yards allowed.(Edmonton) has a great defence and because itll be the fourth time playing them this year, both coaches are very defensive-minded guys, were both very familiar with each other … its going to be like fighting your brother, Allen said. Its going to be a war out there.The Eskimos are no slouches when it comes to pounding the ball on the ground. Just ask Riders linebacker Brian Peters, who had a first-hand look at Edmontons running attack.The last time the Riders visited Commonwealth (Sept. 26), the home team rushed for 300 yards, led by John Whites 192-yard effort. Quarterback Mike Reilly also broke the 100-yard mark in that game.Thats a shot to your pride, Peters said. When you dont play to your expectation and your pride kicks in and that game left a sour taste in our mouths. Were more than ready to get rid of it and put in a better effort.Edmonton ranked second overall in the league in rushing yards per game (137) and third overall in passing yards (246). Though Matt Nichols is expected to start at quarterback in place of a limping Reilly, Peters doesnt see a change at quarterback making much of a difference.Reilly might be a little more mobile back there than what Nichols has shown us, but they dont really change much when it comes to schemes, he said. Obviously, the weather is a lot colder now and when that happens you can probably expect to see both teams run the ball a little more.But that all depends on the flow of the game and how the defences respond to the run. ' ' '