The Tampa Bay Lightning thought they had the winning goal in overtime against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday. In the first OT period, Nikita Kucherov was denied by Carey Price on a breakaway chance, however as Price’s right pad is forced back into the net, the puck followed.
At 2:56 of overtime in the Tampa Bay Lightning/Montreal Canadiens game, the referee informed the Situation Room that Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov pushed goaltender Carey Price’s pad so he was unable to play his position properly. According to Rule 78.5 (ix) “Apparent goals shall be disallowed by the Referee when a goaltender has been pushed into the net together with the puck after making a save.” This is not a reviewable play therefore the referee’s call on the ice stands - no penalty and no goal Tampa Bay.