Just days into the NHL postseason, many are calling for the end of the coach's challenge for offside calls - especially after a successful challenge overturned a go-ahead goal for St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko on Friday - but one head coach is surprisingly speaking out in support of offside reviews.
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz said he's 'confident' that 99 percent of calls are correct after off-side challenges, which he believes is better for the game.
"I'd rather have them get it right 99% of the time than 77% of the time," Trotz said, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. "I think it's the right thing."
It didn't take long for the rule to affect a game Saturday, as a go-ahead goal in the second period by New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard was challenged by the Pittsburgh Penguins. This time, the goal was not overturned as Brassard was ruled onside.
