Situation Room Blows It; Vanek’s “Kicked Puck” Costs Isles Win
Thomas Vanek scored the game-winning overtime goal for the New York Islanders on Saturday. Referee Rob Martell pointed emphatically at the net, indicating a goal. Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak skated, dejected, off the ice. The Islanders celebrating, having picked up a very hard-earned two points as they try to claw their way out of the Metropolitan Division basement. Only… they didn’t. The NHL’s Situation Room reviewed the play – as they do with every goal – and called this one back. No goal on the play. Now, this wasn’t an inconclusive review. If it were, they’d have to...
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