from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

The determinations have gotten more confusing. What’s obvious to one person doesn’t seem to be obvious to another. What’s supposed to be objective has turned out to be subjective. And this was never the intention of replay at any time, in any game.

The illogic of the coach’s challenge happened again on Monday night at the Air Canada Centre. Second period. Zach Hyman makes a terrific play for the Maple Leafs, beating Colorado defenceman Patrik Nemeth to a loose puck behind the Avalanche net. The puck then went from Hyman to William Nylander, who made a fine pass to Auston Matthews for the score.

This is the kind of goal hockey should be applauding. A tough play on a loose puck. Mike Babcock getting what he needs from Hyman. Nylander doing what he’s supposed to do — making a quick, perfect pass. Matthews finishing the way few others can.

Except, no goal.

It was deemed to be goaltender interference on the history major, Jonathan Bernier. You know it was contentious for the NHL officials to make a determination because they took an inordinate amount of time before making the wrong decision. The fans, already sensing something was wrong, began booing before there was a reason to boo.

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