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Show this video to Penguins fans who are still complaining about Patric Hornqvist’s no-goal

By Ian Oland

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April 30, 2018 9:40 pm

Usually in the spring, Capitals fans are grousing about a missed call or a controversial goal review in the postseason that benefits the other team — usually the Penguins.

But during Game Two, there was a role reversal. Tom Wilson was (rightly so) not penalized or suspended for his hit that struck Brian Dumoulin in the head. Patric Hornqivst was also denied a late-game tally after a lengthy goal review. The league could not find conclusive evidence the puck crossed the goal line.

Many Penguins fans spent their Monday bemoaning the call on social media and saying, ironically despite two straight championships, that the fix is in.

Many Penguins fans are mad because a camera angle showed the puck crossed the goal line.

But we explained why on Sunday this was not conclusive. It’s because of something called parallax effect. Unless the angle is overhead, we cannot know for sure. From any other angle, the puck will appear farther than it actually is because the goal line is painted an inch or so below the surface of the ice.

Sportsnet’s John Shannon actually explained this phenomenon or trick of the eye in 2015 after a controversial Flames goal was disallowed.

Let me blow your mind with this GIF.

So, with no overhead angle to get a conclusive look, the NHL’s situation room in Toronto had no choice but to confirm the on-ice officials’ initial ruling of no-goal.

Penguins fan, we hope that settles it. And if not, please grouse more in the comments.