Assist (ice hockey)

In ice hockey, an assist is when up to two players of the scoring team shoots, passes or sends the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which made the goal. This usually means that they "assisted" in the goal. At most, there can only be 2 assists for each goal.

Assist (ice Hockey) Media

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  In this diagram, the blue player on the right would be credited with an assist, while the blue player on the left would score the goal.

Other websites

• NHL Rulebook, Rule #57 - Goals and Assists