LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 27: Nate Schmidt #88 of the Vegas Golden Knights crashes into Jack Campbell #1 of the Los Angeles Kings as Dustin Brown #23 of the Kings looks on in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 27, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Schmidt recieved a two-minute minor penalty for interference on the play.

NHLPA agrees to GM-recommended change for goalie interference

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The NHL Players Association has approved the general mangers' proposed change to goaltender interference video reviews that would give the league's hockey operations department the final call over the on-ice referee.

Unanimous approval from the Board of Governors is still required before the change can be put in place.

"First and foremost, the players want consistency in the application of the rule, and therefore support this proposed change in order to help accomplish that goal," said Mathieu Schneider, NHLPA Special Assistant to the Executive Director.

Botched goaltender interference reviews have been an ongoing subject matter throughout the 2017-18 season, but it appears the league is taking the necessary means to get it fixed before the postseason begins.

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