When blue liner Clayton Stoner scored two minutes in to the third period, it appeared to be a regulation goal on a standard play; with Blackhawks’ netminder Corey Crawford screened by Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg as the puck flew by.

But the replay reignited an ongoing debate surrounding officials and coaches abilities to review goals, as it was revealed the 24-year old made contact with Crawford.

Silfverberg makes clear contact with Crawford’s glove, as the Chicago puck stopper moves across his crease; leaving the Stanley Cup winning goaltender with reason to feel aggrieved.

Per rule 69.3 of the NHL rulebook:

If an attacking player initiates contact with a goalkeeper, incidental or otherwise, while the goalkeeper is in his goal crease, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed. If a goalkeeper, in the act of establishing his position within his goal crease, initiates contact with an attacking player who is in the goal crease, and this results in an impairment of the goalkeeper’s ability to defend his goal, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed.

There seems to be little doubt the Anaheim forward initiated contact with Crawford, who was clearly inside his crease at the moment the two players came together.

While Andrew Shaw’s late brace wrapped up a 5-2 victory for the Hawks, Stoner’s marker was significant in the context of the game – pulling the Ducks within one goal as they looked to close out the series – adding additional credence to the argument there should be some form of review available.

Had Stoner’s goal been reviewed, it would almost certainly have been disallowed.

While the NHL is understandably keen to ensure any review system supports their officials ability to make the right calls, without unduly slowing down the game, this latest incident will only add further fuel to those who believe coaches should also be allowed to request reviews.

Check out the video of the full play below.