US EditionWild beat Predators in bizarre overtime finish
NHL rule 63.7 awarded Minnesota Wild a 3-2 overtime win after Nashville goalie intentionally dislodged the net during a scoring chance, confirmed by Toronto video review.
- On Nov. 4 at Grand Casino Arena, Marcus Johansson's overtime goal was allowed after officials ruled Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen intentionally dislodged the net, giving Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win.
- NHL rule 63.7 states a goal is allowed if a defending player displaces the net during an imminent scoring opportunity, and NHL officials confirmed the goal after video review from the Toronto league war room.
- On the play, seconds before Johansson touched the puck, Justus Annunen slid hard into the left post, dislodging the net while the Wild had possession; Johansson's initial shot hit outside the net, and his second was ruled a goal though the puck never entered.
- Predators players and coach pushed back after the call, with McCarron saying he 'feel like we got screwed tonight' and questioning officials' judgment, as Nashville faces four overtime losses and hosts the Flyers on Nov. 6.
- Longstanding examples show NHL teams’ enforcement evolved from Pete Stauber’s 1988 net dislodging to recent penalties on Erik Portillo under NHL rule 63.7.
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