Ducks Fire Shots at NHL Officials on Social Media
In yesterday's game against the Florida Panthers, a controversial moment arose when the Anaheim Ducks believed they had scored a game-tying goal. The Ducks expressed their dissatisfaction with the officiating regarding this decision on social media.
Anaheim Ducks Criticize Officiating After Disallowed Goal
The contentious play involved a wraparound attempt that appeared to result in a goal. However, Panthers' goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky managed to kick the puck out, leading to a disputed call. The Ducks, convinced of the goal's validity, voiced their concerns on Twitter.
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"Officials determined this was not a goal. We still trail 2-1."
Anaheim Head Coach Greg Cronin also commented on the situation, implying skepticism about the officiating without directly criticizing it.
"I think anyone that watched the replay can form their own opinion. I don't really know what to say."
NHL Public Relations Addresses Disallowed Goal Controversy
Responding to the incident, the NHL's Public Relations team provided an explanation via a media post. They stated that the video review did not conclusively show the puck crossing the goal line, thus maintaining the original call.
"There was no conclusive video evidence to show that Silfverberg's shot crossed the Florida goal line and thus, the call on the ice was upheld."
This incident highlights the significant challenge faced by officials in making accurate calls, especially when video replay requires conclusive evidence to overturn decisions made on the ice.
| POLL | ||
18 NOVEMBRE | 275 ANSWERS Ducks Fire Shots at NHL Officials on Social Media Do you think NHL officials do a good job? | ||
| Yes | 83 | 30.2 % |
| No | 192 | 69.8 % |
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