from Kerry Fraser of TSN,

Following this screen shot, Myers continued to provide back pressure which forced Winnik toward the centre of the crease where he gingerly removed his stick with his left hand.

There appeared to be considerable dialogue between the two referees and via the headset, presumably to the situation room in Toronto. While it was referee Martell’s call to make, if I was dialoguing the ref through the various video angles, I would be quick to draw the referee’s attention to the following:

• Was the attacking player (Winnik) pushed or shoved by a defending player (Myers) so as to cause him to come into contact with the goalkeeper (Hellebuyck)?
• Did Winnik make a reasonable effort to avoid such contact or was he unable to avoid contact?
• Did Winnik have a reasonable opportunity to vacate the crease given the actions of both Myers and stick contact with Hellebuyck?

The correct answer to these three rather academic questions should have resulted in a goal being awarded to Spaling and the loss of a timeout for Coach Paul Maurice.

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