Situation Room: Merzlikins interfered with in 1st

Challenge Initiated By: Columbus
Type of Challenge: Goaltender Interference
Result: Call on the ice is overturned - No goal Tampa Bay

Explanation:Video review determined that Tampa Bay's Corey Perry had a significant presence in the crease which impaired the ability of Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins to play his position prior to Pat Maroon's 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."