Dennis Wideman feathers own-goal 200 feet against Vancouver

There are few more enjoyably uncomfortable plays in hockey than when a team passes a puck into its own net on a delayed penalty. Wait ... no. That is the most enjoyably uncomfortable moment in the sport. 

Just see what pure joy looks like when Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman zips a puck 200 feet with Jonas Hiller pulled on a delayed call. A little too much mustard on that one, eh Dennis?

The video ...

Earlier in the night Alexander Ovechkin staked his claim to the unofficial 'Goal of the Year' with a brilliant inside-out backhand move. But Yannick Weber's goal (yes, the official credit was given to him) may be more impressive -- simply because of the sheer hilarity of the situation.

There is little reaction from the Canucks, which is fantastic. I mean, how do you celebrate when you don't even know who officially scored?

Such goals are somewhat rare, and when they happen we must laud their praises, because of their awesomeness. Wideman shouldn't feel too bad. It happened to Steven Stamkos last year, and he’s amazing so it's all good.

In case you were wondering, Calgary did not score on the ensuing power play.

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