Challenge Initiated By: Tampa Bay
Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference
Result: Call on the ice is upheld – No Goal Tampa Bay
Explanation: Video review confirmed Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli made incidental contact with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky which impaired his ability to play his position prior to the goal. The decision was made in accordance with Rule 69.1, which states in part, “Goals should be disallowed only if: (1) an attacking player, either by his positioning or by contact, impairs the goalkeeper’s ability to move freely within his crease or defend his goal.”
Penalty: 2:00 minor penalty: Delay of Game – Unsuccessful Challenge
