Connor McDavid Calls on the NHL to Clarify Rules After Oilers' Disallowed Goal
The Edmonton Oilers had a controversial goal disallowed on Thursday night that ended up being a difference-making play all said and done. Connor McDavid was flagged for offsides after the play was reviewed, which resulted in Leon Draisaitl's goal being called off.
The play in question:
The play shared many similarities with this goal from last season, which counted:
Additionally, this goal from Cale Makar against the Oilers during last season's playoffs also counted:
Taking these examples into account, plus the bevy of other inconsistencies, some added clarity from the NHL would be beneficial. The Oilers' captain spoke on that very subject after the game, calling on the NHL to get it together.
The criticisms of the NHL's ambiguous rulings on good goals vs. disallowed goals has generally been met with deaf ears and inaction. Perhaps Connor McDavid's plea will get the message through, although it is unlikely.
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DÉCEMBRE 16 | 441 ANSWERS Connor McDavid Calls on the NHL to Clarify Rules After Oilers' Disallowed Goal Should Draisaitl's disallowed goal have counted? | ||
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