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Penguins' Challenge Fails After Jets' Goal, Interference Disputed
The Pittsburgh Penguins unsuccessfully challenged a Winnipeg Jets goal for goaltender interference. The NHL stated video review found no interference before the goal.
A contested play occurred during the first period of Saturday's game between the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins. Jets forward Brad Lambert took a shot at Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs, who steered the puck away. Jets forward Morgan Barron and Penguins defenceman Erik Karlsson both pursued the loose puck, resulting in Barron bumping Karlsson into Silovs. Subsequently, the puck went off Barron and into the net. Pittsburgh challenged the play, but the goal stood after review. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, an official said the play was a 'puck battle'. Friedman reported on Hockey Night in Canada that the Penguins distributed a rulebook excerpt to the media.
Key Facts
- The Winnipeg Jets played the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
- Jets forward Brad Lambert shot at Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs.
- Morgan Barron and Erik Karlsson went for the loose puck after the initial save.
- Barron bumped Karlsson into Silovs before the puck went into the net.
- Pittsburgh challenged the resulting goal for goaltender interference.
- The NHL upheld the goal after video review.
- The NHL stated that video review found no goaltender interference before the goal.
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported an official described it as a 'puck battle'.