Malkin dives at the rebound, slides into Price, and the puck goes in off Malkin's calf. Body-bowling is a surprisingly effective strategy. pic.twitter.com/YQHfqqG3TS
— Paul Campbell (@WayToGoPaul) March 21, 2018
The NHL's biggest headache reared its head once more on the same day the league committed to addressing it.
The topic of goaltender interference was front and center when Evgeni Malkin's first-period goal on Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens was upheld despite a coach's challenge from Claude Julien.
The NHL's general managers officially recommended a change to the goaltender interference review process Wednesday, proposing that hockey operations should have the final call rather than the on-ice officials.
The next step was for the NHLPA to agree to it, and the union did so Wednesday evening. It now needs to be approved by the league's Board of Governors before it can be implemented.
Malkin's goal was his 41st of the season.
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