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Blues Coach Rips NHL Over Controversial Kraken Goal

11/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Blues' head coach Jim Montgomery criticized the NHL for allowing a late goal by the Seattle Kraken that tied the game 3-3 with 0.5 seconds left in regulation.
He argued Kraken forward Jordan Eberle interfered with Blues goalie Joel Hofer, violating NHL Rule 69.3.
The league ruled otherwise and the Blues lost 4-3 in overtime, while players expressed frustration over the call and the team’s late-game collapses.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's Rule 69.3, introduced in 2015 to clarify goalie interference, arose from contentious incidents like the 2014 playoffs, where 12% of games had disputed calls. Jim Montgomery's recent criticism of a Seattle Kraken goal underscores ongoing frustrations with officiating. This highlights the league's struggle to ensure consistent rule enforcement, impacting teams' playoff aspirations and overall game integrity.

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Story summary

The Blues' head coach Jim Montgomery criticized the NHL for allowing a late goal by the Seattle Kraken that tied the game 3-3 with 0.5 seconds left in regulation.
He argued Kraken forward Jordan Eberle interfered with Blues goalie Joel Hofer, violating NHL Rule 69.3.
The league ruled otherwise and the Blues lost 4-3 in overtime, while players expressed frustration over the call and the team’s late-game collapses.

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