Sabres no goal call, explained: Why officials ruled out Buffalo's would-be go-ahead score vs. Canadiens in Game 7
In Game 7, the Buffalo Sabres had a potential go-ahead goal disallowed against the Montreal Canadiens. Officials ruled that the play was dead before the puck crossed the line due to a whistle blown for goalie Jakub Dobes' possession. This decision left the game tied at two, much to the disappointment of the Sabres and their fans.
- ▪The Sabres celebrated a goal that was later ruled out by officials.
- ▪The whistle was blown before the puck crossed the goal line, indicating the play was dead.
- ▪If the puck had crossed the line without being touched after the whistle, it would have counted as a goal.
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