NHL explains no goal call in Penguins

Why was this potential game-tying goal taken away?

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Brandon Sutter thought he had a game-tying goal late in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night only to have it called back due to what the referees determined to be goaltender interference.

This was not a popular call in Pittsburgh.

As Sutter was digging away for a loose puck in the crease, he ended up pushing Martin Jones' leg and the puck across the goal line as the net was being dislodged. Initially, there was no call on the ice. The officials then huddled together and ended up taking a call from the war room in Toronto, presumably to determine whether or not the puck crossed the line before the net was knocked loose.

Here's a look at it.

After a lengthy discussion, the referees decided that even though the puck went in before the net was dislodged, it only went in due to Sutter's interference, negating the goal.

Here is the complete explanation from the league.

'The referee informed the Situation Room that after a huddle, the officials' group decision was that Pittsburgh's Brandon Sutter pushed Los Angeles goaltender Martin Jones' pad and the puck into the net, impeding Jones' ability to play his position. 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 Pittsburgh.'

Los Angeles ended up winning the game 3-2.

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