NHL refs under fire for controversial call on Florida Panthers goal
The Boston Bruins were down one with the Florida Panthers when the Panthers scored a controversial game-tying goal early in the third period.
Sam Bennett, who has become public enemy number one in Boston due to him injuring Brad Marchand, scored this goal, which many believe had goaltender interference.
Unfortunately, the NHL surprisingly disagreed, releasing this ruling:
Coach's Challenge: FLA @ BOS -
3:41 of the Third Period
Challenge Initiated By: Boston
Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference
Result: Original call is confirmed - Goal
Florida
Explanation:
Video review supported the Referees' call on the ice that that the shove by Florida's Sam Bennett on Charlie Coyle and the subsequent contact with Jeremy Swayman did not prevent Swayman from playing his position in the crease prior to bennett's goal.
Penalty: 2:00 minor penalty: Delay of Game - Unsuccessful Challenge
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3:41 of the Third Period
Challenge Initiated By: Boston
Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference
Result: Original call is confirmed - Goal
Florida
Explanation:
Video review supported the Referees' call on the ice that that the shove by Florida's Sam Bennett on Charlie Coyle and the subsequent contact with Jeremy Swayman did not prevent Swayman from playing his position in the crease prior to bennett's goal.
Penalty: 2:00 minor penalty: Delay of Game - Unsuccessful Challenge
The above information is provided from the NHL for information purposes. PLEASE do not respond to this email. For all in-game inquiries, please email ingame@nhl.com.
For all video review explanations visit: http:// www.nhl.com/situationroom.
Here is the goal in question:
| POLL | ||
MAI 12|1889 ANSWERS NHL refs under fire for controversial call on Florida Panthers goal Do you think Sam Bennett's goal against the Boston Bruins should have counted? | ||
| Yes | 592 | 31.3 % |
| No | 1297 | 68.7 % |
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