Alex Newhook is having a postseason to remember for the Montreal Canadiens—so much so that he managed to score a goal without the puck ever crossing the goal line.

After netting just 13 goals during the regular season, Newhook has exploded in the playoffs, tallying five postseason goals already. His latest outburst came on Sunday night, when he scored twice to help power the Canadiens to a dominant 6-2 victory.

The first goal was a straightforward tally that tied the game at 1-1. But his second was anything but ordinary. With Newhook bearing down on an empty net, a Buffalo Sabres defender committed a penalty to prevent the shot. Normally, that would result in a penalty shot, but since there was no goaltender in the net, the rules dictate an automatic awarded goal—even though the puck never actually went in.

It's a rare sight in hockey, but the referees got the call right. Newhook's electrifying run has been a key factor in Montreal's playoff success, and this unusual goal only adds to the lore of his breakout postseason.

For fans who love the game's quirks and the gear that makes it possible, moments like these remind us why hockey is so unpredictable. Whether you're lacing up for a pickup game or cheering from the stands, every play—even the ones that don't cross the line—can change everything.