The Golden Knights return to action on Monday night in San Jose at 7 p.m. PT Game Recap
Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) checks San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) into the glass during overtime of Game 2. (Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie, USA TODAY Sports)
Stop us if you've heard this one before: There was a controversial goalie interference review in an NHL game.
This time, though, the stakes have never been higher.
The Vegas Golden Knights appeared to win Game 2 of their series against the San Jose Sharks in overtime on a goal by Jonathan Marchessault.
But, instead of a 2-0 series lead for the expansion team, the goal went to review and it was determined by the situation room in Toronto — which took over the process for goalie interference reviews late in the regular season — that Marchessault interfered with Sharks goalie Martin Jones before potting the rebound.
Golden Knights’ game-winner called back for goalie interference pic.twitter.com/RsypDHG4PC — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) April 29, 2018
The Sharks went on to win the game in the second overtime on a power-play goal by Logan Couture.
The loss was the first for the Golden Knights in the playoffs. The series now shifts to San Jose for Monday's Game 3 tied up 1-1.