After reviewing all available replays and consulting with the Referee, the Situation Roomconfirmed that there was incidental contact between Palmieri and Reimer outside of the goal crease prior to the goal. The decision was made in accordance with Rule 69.4 which states, in part, that the goal should be allowed because "incidental contact will be permitted when the goalkeeper is in the act of playing the puck outside his goal crease provided the attacking player has made a reasonable effort to avoid such unnecessary contact."
Therefore, the original call stands - good goal New Jersey Devils.
Since the Coach's Challenge did not result in the original call being overturned, the Florida Panthers forfeit their time-out.
