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How the NHL pulled off its new goal simulation animations -- and what comes next

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The NHL 's official website offers a "goal simulation" animation of a winning goal.

The "goal simulations" are created through the NHL 's puck- and player-tracking technology.

The league says it's a way for teams to clip and analyze how plays developed.

"We think it allows you to see a play in a different way," an official says.

The NHL added "goal simulations" this season as part of a larger overhaul of NHL.com 's game presentations.

The next evolution for the goal simulations is to allow fans to share the clips on social media.

The league wanted to integrate more content into its box scores, including from its tracking data.

The NHLPA signed off on player tracking years ago .

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