The NHL explained the cancellation of hockey player Ovechkin’s goal by interference in the goalkeeper’s area
The leadership of the National Hockey League (NHL) explained the cancellation of the goal of the Russian forward of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, a minute before the end of regulation time in the regular season match against the Nashville Predators. This was reported on the league website.
According to the video replay, the capital team’s forward Nick Dowd interfered with Yaroslav Askarov’s play in the goalkeeper’s area before Ovechkin’s goal. It is noted that if an attacking player makes contact with the goalkeeper while he is in his goal area, the goal will be disallowed.
The meeting took place on December 31 and ended with a score of 3:2 in a shootout in favor of Nashville. Another Ovechkin goal was counted.
Thus, the forward strengthened his position on the list of the best snipers in the NHL and reduced the gap from the leading Canadian Wayne Gretzky to 65 goals. He scored the 828th goal of his career.
Source: Lenta
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