NHL expands on disallowed goal

Was it a goal, was it called a goal and what was the NHL's stance on it?

Those were the questions after Flyers earned one point in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames at the Wells Fargo Center.

Nick Schultz's goal with 15:02 left in the third period was disallowed when it was determined that he had incidental contact with Flames goalie Karri Ramo.

This was the explanation the NHL sent during the game to reporters.

"At 4:58 of the third period in the Flames/Flyers game, the four on-ice officials huddled and determined that Philadelphia's Nick Schultz made incidental contact in the crease with Calgary goaltender Karri Ramo before the puck crossed the goal line. This is not a reviewable play therefore the on-ice decision stands - no penalty and no goal Philadelphia."

Afterwards a pool reporter asked Stephen Walkom, the NHL director of officiating, why the play was ruled no goal due to incidental contact and was unreviewable. Here was his response in a phone interview.

"That (incidental contact/no goal) is one of the things we've been doing a little more this year. I would say it's happened 20 or 30 times. . .

"(Referee) Chris (Rooney)made a call of no goal. They (on-ice officials) met, contacted someone here, probably Chris King, and he told them it's not a reviewable play. . .incidental contact.

"We think it's a good process – in order to get the right call. We use all the resources available to make the right decision.''