Nashville Predators center Craig Smith had the puck on his stick just a fewfeet away from an empty net in the third period of last night's hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. All Smith had to do was tap the puck towards the net and the goal was his.
Instead, Smith tried to roof the puck into the net. Big mistake.
Smith managed to lift the puck so high it went over the glass and into the stands. The fans and game commentators reacted as if Smith had scored, but Smith realized that he blew it.
Fortunately, there was under two minutes left in the game and the Predators had a 3-1 lead, so the missed empty netter had no effect on the game. That also meant that Smith's teammates will get a good laugh over this at Smith's expense.
FOX Sports video via NHL Network.
Predators’ Craig Smith spectacularly blows empty net goal [Puck Daddy]
Instead, Smith tried to roof the puck into the net. Big mistake.
Smith managed to lift the puck so high it went over the glass and into the stands. The fans and game commentators reacted as if Smith had scored, but Smith realized that he blew it.
Fortunately, there was under two minutes left in the game and the Predators had a 3-1 lead, so the missed empty netter had no effect on the game. That also meant that Smith's teammates will get a good laugh over this at Smith's expense.
FOX Sports video via NHL Network.
Predators’ Craig Smith spectacularly blows empty net goal [Puck Daddy]
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