At the end of the first period, the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes were tied at one but the score could have looked very different if the refs didn't take a goal off the board. In the period, Jacob Bryson would make a beautiful move and beat Frederik Andersen glove side.
However, the celebration was short-lived as the refs were quick to wave it off due to goalie interference. For fans in attendance and watching at home, the replays clearly showed that Zach Benson had cleared the crease before the shot, and the decision by Lindy Ruff to challenge it was met with cheers.