NHL Video: Top 25 Goals of the 2010-2011 Season So Far

Entering December the 2010-11 NHL has already had its fair share of spectacular goals.

They have been scored by various players, ranging from Steven Stamkos to Mario Bliznak.

There have been some great setups, like Eric Staal's desperation move to set up Patrick Dwyer and Kris Letang's tweener to help Sidney Crosby hit a milestone goal.

The result has been confused defensemen, embarrassed goaltenders and intense crowd noise.

Of the 2,000 goals that have been scored so far this year, these are the top 25.

25. Derek MacKenzie Beats Jonas Hiller Shortside

Drafted in the fifth round by the expansion Atlanta Thrashers, Derek MacKenzie took more than a decade to make a name for himself.

However, he certainly did this year by squeezing a puck shortside on the Ducks' Jonas Hiller in Columbus.

24. Jordan Eberle's First

Rookie Jordan Eberle, Edmonton's first-round pick in 2008, looked like a veteran while scoring his first goal of the season.

23. Mario Bliznak Bats in His First NHL Goal

Vancouver's Mario Bliznak nets his first goal in spectacular fashion... then gets sent back to the AHL.

22. Tomas Vanek Jukes the Caps

Thomas Vanek needs more goals like these in order to get the Sabres back on track.

21. Mike Grier Puts Carey Price on His Back

I'm sure folks in Western New York wouldn't mind if Mike Grier got more involved too.

20. Nicklas Lidstrom's OT Winner

Spectacular plays in big moments—that's why Nicklas Lidstrom is one of the NHL's finest.

19. Maxim Lapierre Twists the Hurricanes

By watching this video, viewers are witnessing a rare moment. The Canadiens scoring a goal.

Good thing Maxim Lapierre did it in spectacular fashion.

18. Marian Gaborik Takes Down Oilers

Marian Gaborik decided to make his presence known in his second game after returning from injury.

The Czech winger netted three in an 8-2 rout of the Oilers.

17. Radim Vrbata Puts Chris Osgood On His Back

Radim Vrbata made longtime Red Wing goaltender Chris Osgood look foolish in front of his home fans with this goal.

16. Bobby Ryan's Hat Trick in Glendale

After signing a five-year, $25.5 million contract in the offseason, much was expected of young Bobby Ryan.

His hat trick in Arizona helped justify it.

15. Steven Stamkos Slides to Finish Tic-Tac-Toe Goal

It is goals like these that puts superstar Steven Stamkos in the same sentence as Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin.

14. Andreas Nodl's Spin-O-Rama Backhand

The Flyers gained a reputation for scrappy play due to their suffocating defense.

However, goals like Andreas Nodl's are scrappy in their own way.

13. Brent Burns' Spin-O-Rama

In a matchup of the two teams that joined the league 10 years ago, Brent Burns reminds the NHL community why, when healthy, he's considered one of the best.

12. Tyler Seguin's First

Tyler Seguin's highly-anticipated first goal came in spectacular fashion.

11. Jiri Hudler Gets Gets One Out of the Box

After seething in the sin bin, Jiri Hudler puts one (literally) behind Peter Budaj.

10. Martin St. Louis Burns the Penguins

Steven Stamkos may be getting all the attention in Tampa.

However, with this goal longtime Lightning forward Martin St. Louis reminded the NHL community that he's another big reason why people are beginning to fill the St. Pete Times Forum.

9. Brandon Dubinsky Sets Up Ryan Callahan

Brandon Dubinsky reminded the NHL community what hockey moms have been saying for centuries:

Patience is a virtue.

8. Evander Kane Dangles the Rangers

Dangle: sliding a puck between an opponents legs in an evasive maneuver.

See: video.

7. Eric Staal Sets Up Patrick Dwyer on His Way Down

Eric Staal has done all he can to help the young 'Canes bring a championship contender back to Raleigh.

Goals like these remind the NHL community how good this guy really is.

6. Kris Letang Sets Up Sidney Crosby for No. 200

Kris Letang was certainly feeling it when he went between the legs to set Sidney Crosby up.

5. Alexander Ovechkin Nets Two in 12 Seconds

Not wanting to be outdone by a player in his own division, Alexander Ovechkin started to play catch-up by netting two back-to-back against Calgary.

4. Marian Hossa's Tweener

Goals like these set Marian Hossa apart from the many talented wingers in the NHL.

3. Loui Eriksson Makes the Penguins Pay

Young Loui Eriksson gets sweet revenge on the Penguins with this penalty shot.

2. Alexander Burmistrov Navigates Around Michal Neuvirth

Alexander Burmistrov has been a great addition to Atlanta's young core.

If he scores more goals like these, he may establish himself as the greatest Russian to play in Blueland.

1. Jamie Benn Pickpockets Tyler Myers Twice

Jamie Benn had to pickpocket slumping Tyler Myers twice before setting up Steve Ott on this shorty.