Overtime between the Buffalo Sabres and the Phoenix Coyotes ended in a strange, butt-related fashion Monday night.
Tied 1-1 after three periods, the short-handed Sabres headed into sudden death hoping against hope to pull out a tight one at the First Niagara Center. Their hopes were answered by defenseman Mark Pysyk, who managed to tally what was one of the most remarkable goals in recent memory.
Following up on his own blocked shot, Pysyk clashed with Coyotes keeper Mike Smith and center Martin Hanzal. The puck deflected off a stick, flipped into the air and landed in a rather unexpected place—the back of Smith’s pants.
Oblivious to the puck resting in his Jockeys, the Coyotes keeper retreated backwards into his own goal. His posterior crossed the plane of the goal, and after several confusing moments, referees blew a whistle.
It was a confusing moment, but after some investigation the puck was dug out of Smith’s pants and officials awarded the Sabres the game-winning goal.
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