An incredible play, all for naught.
This is one of the best goals you will see all year. Unfortunately, you won't see it on any score sheets.
Eight minutes into the second period, Carey Price stopped Columbus forward Corey Tropp on a prime scoring chance at the doorstep. This created a scrum in the crease, and the puck ended up on top of the net. Tropp then poked the puck upwards and slapped it home mid-air -- all while falling on his back.
The goal was immediately disallowed. The NHL explained why:
At 8:00 of the second period in the Montreal Canadiens/Columbus Blue Jackets game, the Situation Room initiated a video review to further examine a play at the Montreal net. The referee informed the Situation Room that he blew his whistle to stop play when the puck landed on top of the net. According to Rule 78.5, apparent goals shall be disallowed "when the Referee deems the play has been stopped, even if he had not physically had the opportunity to stop play by blowing his whistle." This is not a reviewable play therefore the referee's call on the ice stands - no goal Columbus.