Boldy's Batted Goal Stands for Wild in Win Over Kraken

NHL's Situation Room confirms Minnesota forward's stick play after puck deflection.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:50am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the hockey action of a player batting the puck into the net, with the vibrant colors of the competing teams swirling together in an abstract, fragmented composition.Video review confirms Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy's legal goal against the Seattle Kraken, preserving the integrity of the NHL's officiating process.Seattle Today

The NHL Situation Room initiated a video review to determine if Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy legally batted the puck into the Seattle Kraken net during the first period of their game. After careful examination, the review confirmed that Boldy played the puck with his stick after it had deflected off his body, resulting in a legal goal for the Wild.

Why it matters

Video review plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate goal-scoring decisions, especially in close or controversial plays around the net. This review highlights the NHL's commitment to using technology to get the call right and maintain the integrity of the game.

The details

With the game tied 1-1 in the first period, Boldy redirected a shot that then bounced off his body. He quickly batted the puck into the Kraken net with his stick, prompting the Situation Room to take a closer look. After reviewing the play from multiple angles, the officials determined that Boldy's stick contact with the puck after the deflection was legal, and the goal was allowed to stand.

  • The incident occurred at the 11:57 mark of the first period.

The players

Matt Boldy

A 24-year-old forward for the Minnesota Wild who scored the disputed goal.

Seattle Kraken

The NHL expansion team based in Seattle, Washington that was playing against the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota Wild

The NHL team based in St. Paul, Minnesota that scored the disputed goal.

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What they’re saying

“The video review was crucial in confirming the legality of the goal. Getting these close calls right is essential for the integrity of the game.”

— Colin Campbell, NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations

The takeaway

This video review demonstrates the NHL's commitment to using technology to ensure accurate and fair goal-scoring decisions, which is vital for maintaining the integrity of the game for players and fans alike.