VIDEO: Lightning's Namestnikov bats in goal from behind the net

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov might have scored the most creative goal of the NHL season.

From behind the Edmonton Oilers' goal, the 23-year-old reached over the net with his stick to bat a flying puck down into the net. After review, it was ruled Namestnikov made contact with the puck below the crossbar, and the goal was good.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

It was the Russian's second point of the night following an early assist. He now has nine points in his past five games, including a hat trick against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.