"The puck went in the net, McGroarty said to the press afterward. Yeah. But it's what happened next that caused a meltdown for many fans in attendance."
"One replay in particular, aired several times, from a camera installed on top of the glass behind the goal, seemed to show that the puck did not cross the goal line at all because Stevenson's Gatorade bottle blocked the view of the puck hitting the back bar."
"Ultimately, the officials, who did appear to miss an obvious slashing penalty that would have negated Avery Hayes' game-tying goal in the third period, did not go to video review, skating off the ice and in a hurry as Bears fans voiced their displeasure."
Rutger McGroarty scored the game-winning goal for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in overtime, resulting in a 4-3 victory against the Hershey Bears. The goal's legitimacy was questioned as replays showed inconclusive evidence of the puck crossing the goal line. Fans reacted with anger, booing and throwing debris onto the ice. Despite the uproar, officials did not review the goal, leaving many fans feeling robbed and confused. The situation escalated as the Bears' announcer urged fans to refrain from throwing objects.
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