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Originally Posted by pikester
Gagner was pushed into Quick by Skuderi before the puck went in which is why his skate got caught up in Quicks pad. Not a great call by the ref all around considering the interference was caused by a Kings player originally, never mind it was called a goal then called back after a very speedy officials "conference" during which no video replay was included. Just for the record I don't agree with the marginal "too many men" penalty on LA leading to the winning goal either; no doubt brought about as an attempt by the ref to save face after the shady goal call-back on the Oilers minutes before.
Game 3 of the regular season yes but it was almost a playoff type game with both teams playing real well & desperate for a win. Quick making 37 saves on 39 shots, at least 10 of which were top caliber scoring chances! Dubnyk playing very well also stopping 30 of 31, many of which were top quality as well.
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What exactly is wrong with that conference call. I am pretty sure they're allowed to huddle and review the play. I think someone mentioned in the OOT thread that the play was not video reviewable (not sure if that's accurate or not...). Regardless, this call has been made several times in other games where the opposing player has been pushed into the goalie (including the Flames-Ducks game). It seems the onus is on the players to make every effort possible not to interfere - the leageu appears to be cracking down. It may have not been called last year but it's not unique thus far this season.
Playoff type game? You're kidding right? It's game 3 of the regular season. It was a nice comeback but let's not go overboard.