Challenge Initiated By: Dallas
Type of Challenge: Missed Game Stoppage Event – High-Sticking the Puck
Result: Original call overturned – No Goal Pittsburgh
Explanation: The play on the ice was challenged under Rule 38 – Coach’s Challenge. Rule 38.1 states, “In all Coach’s Challenge situations, the original call on the ice will be overturned if, and only if, a conclusive and irrefutable determination can be made on the basis of video evidence that the original call on the ice was clearly not correct. If a review is not conclusive and/or there is any doubt whatsoever as to whether the call on the ice was correct, the original call on the ice will be confirmed.”
The Situation Room determined that Hendrix Lapierre’s stick was above the normal height of his shoulders when he contacted the puck at 0:36 of the first period (19:24 elapsed time) – 10 seconds prior to Kris Letang’s goal. The decision was made in accordance with Rule 80.1.
