NHL explains controversial Golden Knights no-goal call in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is in the books, and it was the Carolina Hurricanes claiming victory in yet another wild back-and-forth affair. A power-play goal from forward Seth Jarvis shortly into overtime secured the win for the host Hurricanes, who have knotted the series at one game apiece heading to Sin City for Games 3 and 4.

However, there was some controversy earlier in the game when the Golden Knights, who led 2-0 only to have Carolina respond by tying the score, appeared to take a 3-2 lead thanks to Ivan Barbashev. Barbashev wrapped the puck around and, though his initial shot was stopped by goaltender Frederik Andersen, he poked the rebound into the net. However, the goal would be disallowed by the on-ice officials.

While the Golden Knights used their challenge, it was ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in a penalty for delay of game. And now, the NHL has come forward with its official explanation via Jesse Granger on X:

“The ruling on the play was goaltender interference. He waived it (off) immediately. He believed that it was under the goalie and the Vegas player went after the puck and interfered with the goalie and his ability to freeze the puck and waived it off immediately.”

On the ensuing penalty, the Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead thanks to a deflection goal from captain Jordan Staal, his second goal in as many games. But the Golden Knights tied things up once again late in the third period thanks to captain Mark Stone, setting the stage for the overtime heroics from Jarvis.

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final is on Saturday evening in Las Vegas.

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