Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly denied tying goal late in second period of 3-2 overtime loss
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) stands with teammates after a goal, disallowed after video review, against the Florida Panthers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Chris Young]
TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly thought he scored the game-tying goal late in the second period of Friday’s Game 5 against the Florida Panthers, but a video review resulted in a no-goal decision. Fans at Scotiabank Arena watched a video replay of the puck crossing the line and were irate that Florida retained its 2-1 lead. Some spectators threw debris on the ice after the decision was announced. Between the review and the ensuing cleanup, play was delayed for about 10 minutes. The NHL’s Situation Room issued an explanation of the decision a short time later.
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Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly, Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Schenn, from left, wait for the results of a video review of a potential goal, which was disallowed, during the second period of Game 5 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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