GIF: Blackhawks' Hossa scores controversial goal off skate

Andrew Shaw wasn't the only member of the Chicago Blackhawks who employed soccer skills in the Western Conference Final against the Anaheim Ducks.

Marian Hossa scored to give the Blackhawks a 4-0 lead in the second period after the puck caromed in off his skate.

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The play was ruled a goal on the ice and upheld on review.

Here's the explanation from the league:

At 13:45 of the second period in the Chicago Blackhawks/Anaheim Ducks game, video review supported the referee's call on the ice that the puck deflected off Marian Hossa's skate and into the Anaheim net in a legal fashion. According to Rule 49.2 'A puck that deflects into the net off an attacking player's skate who does not use a distinct kicking motion is a legitimate goal.' Good goal Chicago.

The Ducks answered about five minutes later, as Ryan Kesler cut Chicago's lead to 4-1 before the end of the second period.

Shaw thought he won Game 2 of the series after heading the puck past Ducks goaltender Frederik Andersen in double overtime, but that goal was disallowed.