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.

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.