Challenge Initiated by: Vegas
Type of Review/Challenge: Distinct Kicking Motion/Goaltender Interference
Result: No Goal New Jersey
Explanation:
The Situation Room initiated a video review to determine whether the puck was intentionally kicked into the Vegas net. Video review supported the Referee’s call on the ice that the puck deflected off of Dawson Mercer’s skate and entered the net in a legal fashion.
Vegas then challenged for goaltender interference. The Situation Room determined New Jersey’s Timo Meier impaired Logan Thompson’s ability to play his position in the crease prior to the puck entering the net. According to Rule 69.3, “If an attacking player initiates contact with a goalkeeper, incidental or otherwise, while the goalkeeper is in his goal crease, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed.”