Sam Bennett narrowly missed scoring a goal during a hockey game against the New York Rangers. Bennett found himself alone in front of the net and attempted a backhanded shot from point-blank range, which hit the post and did not result in a goal. Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers' goaltender, was in position but did not need to make a save as the puck struck iron and stayed out. The play occurred following a turnover in front of the Rangers' net, with the shot hitting either the post or crossbar.
Sam Bennett alone in front of Igor Shesterkin and his backhanded shot hit all iron and stayed out.
Sam Bennett shoots from point-blank range but hits the post.
Sam Bennett hits the post with a backhand. (The fans are chanting "I-gor!" because there's no good chance for "Post!")
Bennett alone in front of the net backhands the puck off the post
Some kind of mixup leaves Bennett all alone in front, but his backhand hits the post.
Sam Bennett off the #NYR post in front
Bennett backhand alone in front goes off post or crossbar
Sam Bennett puts a backhander off the post.
Turnover in front of the #NYR net and Bennett hits the post on a backhand