Penguins share their thoughts on first period multiple no-goal calls

The Pittsburgh Penguins put up a great first period against the Nashville Predators, scoring four total goals with 20 shots. Too bad only two goals counted.

It was one of the Penguins best games of the year. They pounded the puck on Juuse Saros and seemingly were about to route the Predators. But during that time two of the four Penguin goals were called back for goaltender interference.

The first goal that was overturned was from Michael Bunting, playing like he does in the crease. He made a spectacular move between the legs, but the officials determined that he stepped on Saros stick, disallowing the goal.




The second goal was Kris Letang's, who had Lars Eller screening the goalie for his shot to make it past Saros. But immediately Saros called for a review and it was determined Eller prevented his stick from getting into position to attempt to stop Letang's shot.

When Sullivan was asked about the two no-goal calls, he had this to say.


With the Letang goal, it appeared that Saros was the one to initiate the contact with Eller.


Sidney Crosby also seemed to think that the Letang goal should have been a good goal.

Implying one of the goals was probably a good goal.

When asked from a goaltender's point of view, Alex Nedeljkovic had this to say.


Luckily the Penguins were able to battle through, and still get the win over the Predators to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Penguins React to Multiple No-Goal Calls