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The Carolina Hurricanes think they have a win.
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Game 2 against the Ottawa Senators went into overtime, and after a long overtime period, the puck finally went in. The party started.
But then wait. The linesman walked up to the monitor. There is a replay review.
After review, the target was overturned.
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Why was the Hurricanes’ overtime goal overturned?
They were whistled for offside.
The score was close, but “didn’t have complete possession or control” of the puck as Carolina drove the blue line into the zone.
But then came the overturn and a second ruling: a free throw.
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How did the free throw happen?
The penalty came after an offside call, making things even more confusing.
However, since offside was not ruled in real time, the missed penalty ruling was changed to real time and took effect.
It was a wild scene that even the announcers struggled to explain.
But moments after Carolina’s goal was disallowed, Jordan Martinook took a penalty kick in an attempt to win the game.
However, Linus Ullmark saved it and the game continued.
