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NHL Rules Question -
mpd26 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 20, 2007
	May 3, 2008 8:50 pm Score: 87
	I am having an argument with a friend of mine about the definition of a "shot" in the NHL. Do any of you have a good definition of a shot? We are wondering if a "shot" off the post counts toward stats. (References would be appreciated) Thanks! Lets GO PENS
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igloofn68 Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 13, 2006
	May 3, 2008 10:08 pm Score: 92
	Hi, and no,a shot off the post or crossbar does not count as a shot on goal.The puck has to hit the goaltender to be considered a shot on goal.And sometimes that all depends if your at home or away. Beware of the Penguins!!!!!!!!!! (and Malkin) CUP4PENS
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Sawski2121 Reputation:68 Level:Pro Since:Apr 30, 2008
	May 3, 2008 10:54 pm Score: 36
	yea he's right i remember one night they went over it on fox sports. if it hits the post it is not a shot. it has to hit the goaltender just like igloofan said. i forget which game though. it was early in the season.
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Toad268 Reputation:79 Level:Pro Since:Jan 26, 2008
	May 4, 2008 7:47 pm Score: 93
	The reason it is a shot is if the goaltender isn't there, then it would be a goal...if it hits the post, then it would not have mattered if the goaltender was there or not... unless it goes off the goaltender first.
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Pgh_oldhead Reputation:89 Level:All-Star Since:Nov 2, 2006
	May 4, 2008 9:21 pm Score: 85
	You're so UGLY that if I were YOU... I'd kill myself. bah-da-bing!.. That's a SHOT!
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Henderson23 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 10, 2007
	May 4, 2008 9:50 pm Score: 91
	a shot on net is a when the puck is saved by the goalie in the frame of the net, also if a puck goes in the net, it is a goal. if a shot hits post/crossbar, it does NOT count as a shot, u must get it on the 4x6 net
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Jimmiepens Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 30, 2008
	May 4, 2008 10:32 pm Score: 30
	A shot on goal is defined as any attempt by the opposing team to play the puck into the offensive net that results in a goal or would have resulted in a goal if a defender(not just a goal tender) had not stopped from crossing the goal line. A post or cross bar shot is not a shot on goal as a defender did not have to stop the puck from going into the net.
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