Shootout highlights
Six NHL goals, one hand on the stick. Watch the finish in slow motion, then explore each player’s other attempts.
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vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Texier slips a one-handed finish past Dennis Hildeby in Montreal’s shootout win over Toronto. This is the Canadiens–Leafs goal from December 6, 2025.
Source: NHL Morning Skate (PDF)
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vs. Dallas Stars
Draisaitl beats Casey DeSmith with a one-handed move in the second round. Edmonton converts this attempt, but Dallas goes on to win the shootout.
Source: Sportsnet highlight
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vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Marchenko brings out the one-handed poke known as the “firepoker,” a move also used by Texier.
Source: Blue Jackets game analysis
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vs. Philadelphia Flyers
An opening-round one-handed backhand against Samuel Ersson. Barkov scores for Florida before the shootout goes five rounds.
Source: Flyers game recap
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vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Horvat scores with one hand for the Islanders. His attempt is the shootout’s only goal, deciding the game against Pittsburgh.
Source: NHL Morning Skate (PDF)
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vs. Vancouver Canucks
A one-handed poke past Casey DeSmith. Marchenko supplies the only goal in a four-round shootout.
Source: NHL highlight
Follow the puck as the shooter takes a hand off the stick. On a replay, switch your attention to the goalie: where are his pads when the puck leaves the blade? Half speed makes it easier to compare the release and the goalie’s movement.
A highlight shows a move working once. The player pages include goals, saves and misses, so you can look at what happens on other attempts, too.
Explore all player shootouts →Each selection has linked NHL, team or broadcaster coverage identifying a one-handed finish. Game dates, opponents, goalies and rounds were checked against NHL play-by-play. These are post-overtime shootout goals from regular-season games.
This is a curated selection, not a complete list or a ranking. Dates refer to the game, which may differ from the highlight’s publication date. SO means shootout; final scores include the shootout result. Video and highlight images are supplied by the NHL.