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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
I don’t think it’s what Backlund should do differently.
Imagine if you were the goalie, you still have a skate in the crease, and a player pushes you out of the way, then scores.
I am surprised so many people have difficulty understanding that call
It’s pretty much textbook goaltender interference
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By rule it's whether the opposing player is in the crease. No question the contact was incidental and for a short time Backlund's skate entered the crease before gaining possession of the puck which is the only reason I can see for it being overturned.