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In the final home contest of 2023-24, the Penguins had a solid first period against the Nashville Predators. The Penguins beat Predators' goalie Juuse Saros four times in over 20 shots on goal in just the first period." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One issue, however, was that the Penguins finished the period only up 2-0. The Penguins had a pair of goals called back thanks to challenges from the Predators coaching staff. Both recalled goals were determined to be goalie interference." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The first happened against Michael Bunting after he made a great move between the legs during the power play. Not much later, Lars Eller was guilty of a similar fault on a shot from Kris Letang." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "On the first goalie interference situation, the Penguins thought Bunting had scored a great goal from his usual spot in the goal crease. However, officials determined that Bunting inadvertently stepping on Saros’ stick was enough to warrant no goal on the play." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "When Letang’s goal was called back, it was a similar situation. Eller was screening Saros and was close enough to block Saros’ stick from fully getting into position to make a play on the puck. Saros called for a review the moment he was scored on." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While the Penguins walked away with a 4-2 win, they believed the score should have been higher. Head coach Mike Sullivan has made his thoughts on goalie interference known before, and he had no plans of making further discussions." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“I thought the first one was a good call,” Sullivan said. “I think the second one is anybody’s guess. We can sit here all day long and debate it.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In that second instance, before Eller made contact with Saros’ stick, Saros appeared to initiate contact. Saros can be seen reaching to give Eller a shove just before Letang’s shot beats him." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“It is what it is,” Sullivan said." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“It would have been nice to have a three-goal lead instead of two,” Sidney Crosby said." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The debate of what exactly defines goalie interference will rage on, and no one will have a clear answer. Even from a goalie’s perspective, it’s tough to navigate." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“I don’t want to get into that,” Alex Nedeljkovic said. “We were in the blue paint… If there’s contact made, no matter how much or how little, I guess, as long as it’s consistent. It’s kind of a grey area.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Thankfully, the Penguins fought through the tough first period to keep their playoff hopes alive." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Pivotal Win" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins vs Predators: Forward Expected to Return to Lineup" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Energized for Another Crucial Game" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Made Goalie Decision in Must-Win Contest" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Game Against Predators Must-Win for Penguins" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Penguins React to Multiple No-Goal Calls