The Colorado Avalanche lost against the New York Rangers 3-2 in a shootout. However, in addition to losing the game, star center Nathan MacKinnon also appeared to lose his home-point streak after an astounding 35 games.
The call in question comes from a play that occurred with a little over seven minutes left in the game. Upon initial analysis of this segment, it seemed that MacKinnon could have been awarded an assist on a goal from Mikko Rantanen. However, it was reviewed and deemed an own goal. As a result, no previous potential assists can be awarded.
Many fans pulled out the rule book on goal scoring, trying to justify an assist for MacKinnon in hopes that he could beat the Great One's record. Some argued that because of how the puck made it into the goal, an assist can be awarded.