Last night I was quick to throw dirt at Torontos War Room when, in fact, they did not have anything to do with the call. Instead, they issued this explanation -- At 19:20 of the third period in the New Jersey Devils/Philadelphia Flyers game, the Situation Room initiated a video review because the puck entered the New Jersey net. The referee informed the Situation Room that Philadelphia’s Scott Hartnell pushed goaltender Martin Brodeur across the goal line with the puck. According to Rule 78.5 (ix) “Apparent goals shall be disallowed by the Referee when a goaltender has been pushed into the net together with the puck after making a save.” This is not a reviewable play therefore the referee’s call on the ice stands – no penalty and no goal Philadelphia. Regardless whether we believe the officials call was correct or not, Toronto could not review/challenge the call. I retract my comment about them needing to be water boarded.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:02:03 +0000
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