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Originally Posted by normtwofinger
Here's a tinfoil hat theory. Since last night's situation was so eerily like '04, if the goal last night was allowed, then it would have sent a message that the NHL made the wrong decision 11 years ago. Thus "officially" tainting Tampa's Cup win. This is mere speculation, but it would not surprise me if this was a factor in last night's decision.
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I don't think there's any chance that was a factor.
Despite being eerily similar, it's a completely different play. Different decade, different opponent. That had zero bearing on the decision.
Other conspiracy theories could be entertained, but doubtful that one is plausible.