Chris Kreider appeared to give the New York Rangers an early 1-0 lead Tuesday in Game 3 versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, but a coach's challenge determined the play was offside - which seems to be the theme of this year's playoffs.
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New York eventually gained the lead in the second period, but after a 3-1 final in favor of Pittsburgh, Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault isn't blaming the overturned goal for the loss.
"It was the right call," Vigneault said after the game. "That’s the place to get it right. When I saw the replay, it was the right call. That’s early in the game, there’s a lot of game left. That wasn’t the issue why we lost this game.
"Our biggest issue was we couldn't make any plays with the puck," he added. "Whether it be breaking out of our end, going through the neutral zone, or once we got in their end we just didn't make enough plays. We have to give them credit - that was a real solid defensive performance. We didn't get a lot done and we have to get back to work."
The Rangers could only muster 17 shots in the direction of Penguins goalie Matt Murray, who was making his first career postseason start.
A pivotal Game 4 is set for Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
