Today In NHL History - Puck Hits Camera

On November 21st in 2022, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson's clearing attempt took an unexpected bounce off a camera protruding from the photographer's hole, dislodging the lens hood onto the ice.

While some skaters were distracted by the rolling lens hood, the puck landed on Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel's stick which led to a Mark Stone goal 12 seconds later, giving the visitors a one goal lead.

Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau challenged the goal, noting the play should have been whistled dead when the puck struck the camera. After a two minute review, the referees agreed with Gabby and disallowed the goal, relying on 'Rule 85.1 Puck Out of Bounds' which states:

"When a puck goes outside the playing area at either end or either side of the rink, strikes any obstacles above the playing surface other than the boards or glass, causes the glass, lighting, timing device or the supports to break, it shall be faced-off at the nearest face-off spot in the zone from where it was shot or deflected out of play."

Four minutes later, Mark Stone setup Alex Pietrangelo who buried what ended up being the game winner, as Vegas defeated the Canucks 5-4.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Elias Pettersson Saves Goal

On November 21st in 2022, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson made a spectacular save to prevent the Vegas Golden Knights from scoring an empty net goal with 53 seconds remaining in regulation time.

As the lone skater back with the goaltender on the bench, Pettersson stared down Jack Eichel then perfectly read the cross-ice pass sliding to his left and extending his leg to block Jonathan Marchessault's shot.

Despite holding a 4-2 lead early in the third period, the Canucks surrendered three unanswered goals and ultimately lost 5-4 to Vegas.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Jiri Fischer's Heart Attack

On November 21st in 2005, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer collapsed on the players bench after suffering a heart attack 12 minutes into a match against the Nashville Predators causing play to be whistled as medical staff sprang into action to save the Czech's life. Unconscious for six minutes, team doctors eventually resuscitated Fischer employing a combination of CPR and the use of an automatic defibrillator before transporting the 1998 first round draft pick to a Detroit area hospital. He was released two days later.

A week after the collapse, Fischer endured an abnormal cardiac rhythm while resting at home, forcing the 2002 Stanley Cup champ to swap his roster spot for a position as Detroit's Director of Player Development.

The incident marks the first time the NHL postponed a game due to injury. A full makeup game was played on January 23, 2006, spotting Nashville their 1-0 lead from the original outing. Nashville maintained that one goal margin to beat Detroit by a score of 3-2.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Corey Perry's Own Goal

On November 21st in 2010, Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry scored an own goal when his offensive zone centering pass traveled the length of the ice into Jonas Hiller's empty net with 16 seconds to play.

Perry's own goal, credited to Tom Gilbert of the Edmonton Oilers, was met with laughs from the last place visitors and some taunting from rookie Taylor Hall. Perry made up for the miscue by clinching the goal scoring title that year with 50 markers, more than twice Hall's 22, and hoisting the Hart Trophy. Edmonton won the game by a score of 4-2.

That's today in NHL history.