NHL releases explanation for no goalie interference call on Sam Bennett in Game 1
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During the second period of game one of the Stanley Cup finals, NHL public relations released a video explaining why the Oilers lost their goaltender interference challenge against Sam Bennett.
The NHL explained in their view that Bennett was pushed into Stuart Skinner from Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak which negated the no interference call and put the Oilers on the penalty kill.
Close up video shows Bennett using his feet to sell the no call
The boo's rained down from Rogers Place after the call was made, a video had surfaced on X.com showing Bennett using his feet in a certain way to make it look like Bennett was pushed by Kulak.
Video review confirmed that the actions of Edmonton's Brett Kulak caused Florida's Sam Bennett to contact Stuart Skinner prior to his goal.
The decision was made in accordance with Note 2 of Rule 38.11 (ii) which states, in part, that the goal should be allowed because «the attacking Player was pushed, shoved or fouled by the defending Player causing the attacking Player to come into contact with the goalkeeper.»
- NHL Public Relations
The decision was made in accordance with Note 2 of Rule 38.11 (ii) which states, in part, that the goal should be allowed because «the attacking Player was pushed, shoved or fouled by the defending Player causing the attacking Player to come into contact with the goalkeeper.»
- NHL Public Relations
Bennett is well known throughout the NHL especially in the playoffs who uses himself in a certain way to injure goaltenders as he did against the Toronto Maple Leafs and their goaltender Anthony Stolarz or sell calls around the net.
This penalty was costly as Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand was able to score a power play goal at 12:30 which put the Panthers up 2-1.
Oilers look to their resilience after non call
The Oilers have taken a major step forward in their playoff hockey as they have become a resilient team after bad calls or even bad periods of play.
The team turned their fortunes around during round one against the Los Angeles Kings after going down the first two games in the series.
Since then, the Oilers have played sound defense along with enjoying their offence where they shut down and made quick work of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars both beaten in five games.
The team will continue to push to try to win game one and will prepare for Game 2 which is set to begin on Friday June 6th and game time will be at 8:00 PM eastern.
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