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Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.ca! Hi Kerry, In Saturday nights game between the Canadiens and Flyers, there was a shot from PK Subban at the point that went wide and was stuck in the side of the net forcing a whistle. At this point, Montreal was on a power play and up 2-0 in the game. My question is, why did the face-off after this whistle stay in the Flyers end? If a shot from a Canadiens player goes over the glass or onto the back of the net and is blown dead, the face-off should come outside, shouldnt it? I am just wondering how this case is different as it did not touch a Flyers player before becoming lost in the side of the net. This was a very pivotal point in the game as the Canadiens scored shortly after the next draw which remained in the Flyers zone, putting the game pretty much out of reach. Thanks for taking the time to answer my e-mail and I look forward to your response. Brett WalkerMelita, MB Brett, You are correct in your understanding and interpretation of Rule 85 - Puck Out of Bounds. The ensuing face-off should have been conducted on the neutral zone spot nearest to the Flyers blue line once the puck became lodged under the protective netting skirt directly off the shot by PK Subban (which was not deflected by a Flyers player or goalie Ray Emery). Im giving the game officials a free pass on this one as a result of some miscommunication they apparently received during the video review process from the situation room. You need to give them a pass this time around as well! First, you need to understand the variations in the rule that could apply in this situation. The overriding premise regarding face-off location when a puck goes out of bounds or becomes unplayable is to provide the team at fault with the least amount of territorial advantage. An unplayable puck is one that becomes lodged in the netting on the outside of either goal. This understanding is verified in Rule 85.5 - "Should an attacking player cause the puck to go out of play or become unplayable in the attacking zone, the face-off shall take place at a neutral zone face-off spot or at a face-off spot in the zone from which the puck left the ice, whichever is less advantageous to the attacking team. For a puck that is unplayable due to being lodged in the netting or as a result of it being frozen between opposing players, the resulting face-off shall be at either of the adjacent face-off spots unless in the opinion of the Referee, the stoppage was caused by the attacking team, in which case the resulting face-off shall be conducted in the neutral zone…" PK Subban clearly caused the stoppage of play in this situation. (An exception to this rule is when the puck deflects off the goal post or crossbar, when cause by either team, either shot directly or deflected off any player or official, the face-off is always to be conducted in that end zone at the nearest face-off spot. Rule 85.1) The next logical question we ask is why the face-off remained in the Flyers end zone following video review and a lengthy conference between the Officials to determine puck drop location? We need to look no further than the explanation posted on the NHL Situation Room blog which states: "At 4:42 of the third period in the Flyers/Canadiens game, video review determined that P.K. Subbans shot entered through the side of the net. No goal Montreal." In looking at the replay, it is clear that the puck did not enter the net but was trapped on the outside of the mesh between the protective skirting. As a result of the Situation Room written explanation, it is only logical to assume that Referee Eric Furlatt would have been informed that the shot entered through the side of the net! Furlatt would communicate this information to his colleagues on the ice during their conference. Given this flawed information, the correct face-off location rule application (oxymoron) would be found in a portion of Rule 85.2 that states; "Should the puck go under the goal either from behind or the side or through the mesh from behind or the side, the ensuing face-off should take place at the nearest face-off spot in the zone nearest to the location where the play was stopped." That location would be in the Flyers end zone to the right of Ray Emery! Whatever the reason Brett, the incorrect face-off location resulted once PK Subban caused the stoppage of play in the attacking zone when his direct shot became caught in the outside netting and rendered unplayable. 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Barca aim to level Clasico record A Barcelona win would move them 13 points clear of Real Madrid with just eight games remaining. It would also put them level with Real on 92 wins in this fixture in all competitions. If Luis Enriques side are to achieve a fourth La Liga double in eight seasons then the Brazilian is likely to play a key part in their success. Neymar has contributed directly to 31 goals this season, scoring 21 and assisting a further 10.The 24-year-old may have been eclipsed by team-mates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as well as Reals Cristiano Ronaldo in the goal scoring stakes, but he has proven to be La Ligas most creative player, setting up 82 chances - 18 more than any other La Liga player and 27 more than any of his Barcelona team-mates. Neymars understanding with Uruguayan Suarez has been particularly productive with both players providing a joint La Liga high five assists directly for the other.Much of his creativity stems from his dribbling skills and that is another area where he is untouchable in La Liga. Neymar has completed 115 dribbles, 17 more than next best Lionel Messi, and he has completed 40 more than any opposition player. La Liga - most completed dribbles Player Team Dribbles completed Neymar Barcelona 115 Lionel Messi Barcelona 98 Alen Halilovic Sporting Gijon 75 With four goals in his last three games, Neymar has certainly got an end product to his game, something he has been accused of lacking in the past. He has scored 14 goals in 14 home league appearances this season, a total only Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo can beat and eight of his 10 assists this season have come at the Nou Camp. Goal contributions - La Liga home games 2015/16 Player Team Goals Assists Total contributions Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 17 8 25 Luis Suarez Barcelona 17 8 25 Neymar Barcelona 14 8 22 Lionel Messi Barcelona 13 7 20 Gareth Bale Real Madrid 13 6 19 Real Madrids key player in this particular Clasico could prove to be Bale.The Welshmans goal in his last appearance against Sevilla meant that he has eclipsed Gary Lineker as the all-time top British and Irish goal scorer in Spains top division with his 43 goals coming in just 76 La Liga appearances. Gareth Bale is the all-time top British scorer in La Liga Despite having an unwanted 100 per cent record in La Liga games against Barcelona (played four, lost four), Bale has scored 11 goals in his last eight La Liga outings and has yet to taste defeat in the seven games in which he has featured during 2016. 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