Islanders' Patrick Roy and Kyle Palmeri face major fine for comments on goaltender interference call by refs
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With the clock winding down in a must-win game for the New York Islanders on Monday night, Patrick Roy and his group of players scored a goal that would've been the game winner. However, it was waived off by officials, and they would ultimately end up taking the loss 4-3 in the shootout.
Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri scored with about 9 seconds remaining on the clock in Monday night's game against the Blue Jackets, and after officials waved the goal off for goaltender interference. Toronto's situation room for the NHL viewed the goal and confirmed the call on the ice stands as no-goal.
Now, Patrick Roy and his players face potential fines from the NHL after calling out league officials, and even the NHL's review room in Toronto.
«If Toronto is afraid to overturn calls made by their referee, we don't need Toronto. That's all I want to say.»
Islanders head coach Patrick Roy said.According to the league's explanation released, Palmeri impaired Blue Jackets' goaltender Merzlikins' ability to play his position prior to the goal.
Kyle Palmieri facing large fine by NHL after referee call out
«I think it was f*cking embarrassing I guess the goalie needs 5 minutes to get reset and ready for the shot. It looked like [the ref] couldn't wait to wave it off.»
As the Islanders only earned one point from their shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, it could ultimately lead to their playoff elimination, being 3 points out of a Wildcard spot at the moment.
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| No | 130 | 18.8 % |
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