In a controversial NHL game moment, Sam Bennett's game-tying goal in the third period was upheld despite protests from the Boston Bruins. The NHL Situation Room confirmed that Bennett's shove on Charlie Coyle, which led to Coyle colliding with Bruins' goalie Jeremy Swayman, did not prevent Swayman from playing his position. This decision came after a video review which supported the on-ice referees' call. Bruins' coach Jim Montgomery and goalie Jeremy Swayman expressed their disagreement with the call, suggesting that Coyle's collision did inhibit Swayman's ability to play.
“The fact is Coyle was pushed into me and I couldn’t play my position.” Jeremy Swayman on Sam Bennett’s tying goal. https://t.co/kwmpioCO8i
Jeremy Swayman on the Bennett goal: "I know our guys aren't going to challenge [a goal] unless they know it's going to get overturned. So I was really confident in that"
Again, here’s the official explanation. I don’t agree but this is why. They didn’t think Swayman was impeded enough. Ooooooooook. https://t.co/vuAvx6iw4F
Jim Montgomery on Sam Bennett’s goal: “(Coyle being on Swayman) inhibited the goalie from being able to play the puck”
The explanation from the NHL as to why Sam Bennett’s game-tying goal in the third period was not goalie interference 🤷♂️ https://t.co/AkahxiRR90
From the NHL Situation Room:“Video review supported the Referees’ call on the ice that that the shove by Florida’s Sam Bennett on Charlie Coyle and the subsequent contact with Jeremy Swayman did not prevent Swayman from playing his position in the crease prior to Bennett’s goal.”
Very interested to hear the explanation of why that Florida goal stood after review. Bennett basically crossed check Coyle into Swayman before scoring. But maybe the cross check isn’t reviewable and they determined contact with Swayman did not matter? 🤷♂️
Bennett pushes Coyle into Swayman but goal stands.....