The Vegas Golden Knights had a pair of goals taken off the board early in the second period of Saturday’s Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
First, Mark Stone‘s icebreaker was overturned after a successful coach’s challenge by Rod Brind’Amour.
NO GOAL 🚫
Mark Stone’s goal is ruled offside after a coach’s challenge. pic.twitter.com/MYXUmaS87L
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Just over three minutes later, Jack Eichel‘s goal was negated after Brind’Amour’s challenge confirmed goaltender interference by Ivan Barbshev.
It happened again 😶
The Golden Knights’ goal is taken away after goalie interference on the play. pic.twitter.com/462rawr6yE
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Hurricanes netminder Frederik Andersen stayed in the game after the collision.
Coach’s challenges have been a recurring theme early in the Stanley Cup Final. John Tortorella’s failed challenge late in Game 2 led to a go-ahead goal by the Hurricanes on the ensuing power play, and the call was a main talking point after Carolina went on to win the contest.
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