How does video review of goals work in the PWHL?

The PWHL has off-ice video review staff (including the Central Situation Room) watching every regular-season and playoff game, plus a Video Replay Judge in every arena. Every goal is reviewed. If an expanded review is needed, the horn sounds and the public address announcer says the play is under review.

Situations subject to review include:

• Puck crossing the goal line, or in the net before the goal frame was dislodged.
• Puck in the net before or after time expired at the end of a period.
• A "distinct kicking motion" (a goal cannot be scored that way).
• Puck deliberately directed into the net by an attacker with a body part other than her stick.
• Puck deflected into the net off an on-ice official.
• Puck struck into the net with a high stick above the crossbar.
• Puck entering the net improperly (through the mesh or under the frame).
• All potential goals on penalty shots and shootout attempts.

The off-ice staff can also review to verify the time on the clock.

Source: PWHL Official Rulebook 2025-26, Rule 37.