was this a game or an instructional video on new rules
re the original tieing goal being waived off (nhl release post game):
At the General Managers direction (March 13, 2012) a procedural change was requested to ensure that all available information at ice level is exchanged prior to the awarding of a goal. Following the scoring of a goal where there was traffic and action in the area of the crease and goalie interference may come into play all four officials are to come together in the referees crease. Once in the crease the team is to communicate all possible information in determining the validity of the goal. The down low ref is still to make a goal or no goal signal on the play and then meet with his colleagues if there was contact and action involving the goalie to discuss the play.
I did not see this game but listening to the Oilers radio (on Sirius) the reffing was as bad as both teams power play. I was between the car and the house when the game ended. Did not see the too many men in OT. That said I don't blame the refs for the Kings losing. 0 for 20+ on the PP this season has killed them. Hitting posts does not help you win. Out of shape at the end of games. It will get better. It has to or my wife will not like the moody jerk she will be married to.