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4w ago

Islanders' Playoff Hopes Dented by Controversial Disallowed Goal in Loss to Blue Jackets

A late game-winning goal by Kyle Palmieri was overturned for goalie interference, leaving the Islanders tied with the Rangers and one point behind the Canadiens in the wild-card race.

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Overview

  • Kyle Palmieri's apparent game-winning goal with 9.6 seconds left in regulation was disallowed for goaltender interference, a decision upheld after review by the NHL's situation room in Toronto.
  • The Islanders lost 4-3 in a shootout to the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking their second consecutive defeat after regulation and further jeopardizing their playoff prospects.
  • The disallowed goal has intensified frustrations with NHL officiating, with Islanders coach Patrick Roy and players openly criticizing the league's decision-making process.
  • Adam Fantilli led the Blue Jackets with a goal in regulation and the shootout winner, while goalie Elvis Merzlikins made 30 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts.
  • The Islanders remain tied with the Rangers at 74 points, one point behind the Canadiens for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot, with the Blue Jackets now just one point behind them.