NHL explains why Kyle Turris was not offsides on winning goal
Kyle Turris gave the Ottawa Senators a huge victory with a game-winning goal in overtime to lift his team over the New York Rangers 5-4 in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Saturday.
Many Rangers fans were understandably frustrated about the goal being scored. Moreover, some complained that Turris was offsides for the play.
Here’s a look at the goal, which shows Turris received the puck just before crossing the blue line:
NHL Hockey Operations confirmed that Turris had possession and control of the puck prior to crossing the blue line, which means he was not offsides.
For those obsessed with the game-winner possibly being offsides, here is the rightful explanation from the NHL. #NYR lose to #Sens, 5-4. pic.twitter.com/g1THe8FS5v
— Brett Cyrgalis (@BrettCyrgalis) May 6, 2017
Tough break, Rangers fans. Game 6 of the series will be on Tuesday in New York with the Rangers looking to send it to a deciding seventh game.
