That was tough one to lose. Rittich was definitely interfered with (albeit incidentally), but I can also see the point that he had just enough time to get squared again.
The interference probably threw Rittich off mentally a little, but physically, he was back in position when the goal was scored. The sad thing is that a goalie with less quickness to get back in position, would have likely had an advantage in selling the interference as a factor.
I think there was enough there to let the call on the ice stand, as when things are questionable, the call on the ice is the default position.
Sometimes you get the calls in your favour, and sometimes you don't. C'est la vie.
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