WINNIPEG, Manitoba — There was confusion about a Winnipeg goal in the first period that put the Jets up 3-0 after two replay reviews, but the NHL left little doubt that the correct call was made.
The goal helped the Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Golden Knights on Saturday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.
Ben Chiarot’s centering pass bounced in the net off the skate of Joel Armia at 7:35 and was immediately waved off by the referee for goaltender interference because Armia had contacted Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.
The league first looked to determine whether Armia had intentionally kicked the puck in, and ruled he had not.