Give the referee credit for trying to ease the pain.

After an apparent goal by Luca Sbisa was called back after it was deemed he'd used a distinct kicking motion, the official made it clear there was good news to come for Vancouver Canucks fans, as a penalty was called on the visiting St. Louis Blues.

Greatest "however" in hockey history? Maybe.

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Give the referee credit for trying to ease the pain.

After an apparent goal by Luca Sbisa was called back after it was deemed he'd used a distinct kicking motion, the official made it clear there was good news to come for Vancouver Canucks fans, as a penalty was called on the visiting St. Louis Blues.

Greatest "however" in hockey history? Maybe.

Copyright © 2016 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.