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NHL: Controversial Major Penalty Call in Golden Knights vs. Sharks Game 7 Wrong

The penalty call that sparked the San Jose Sharks' stunning comeback win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs shouldn't have happened.

The NHL apologized to Vegas for an incorrect five-minute major and game misconduct against Cody Eakin for a cross-check to Joe Pavelski in the third period, ESPN.com'sGreg Wyshynski reported Thursday.

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