The fans aren't happy here in Newark, but this is absolutely the right call by the officials. Zach Parise knocked a loose puck into his own net with his hand, and ... well, that's not allowed. The goal was waved off by the officials and we're still tied at 1-1 in the third period.
Zach Parise Goal Waved Off Because You Can’t Score With Your Hands
Parise never should have had the chance to knock the puck in with his hand. A first-shot attempt by the Devils should have beaten Jonathan Quick, but miraculously it stayed out of the net as Parise just couldn't get a firm handle on the shot.
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