Capitals still 'convinced' Matthew Schaefer's first NHL goal should've been overturned: 'That should be coming back'

"Schaefer made a splash on Saturday when he faced the Washington Capitals in the second game of his pro career, scoring his first goal in a controversial play that took officials several minutes to confirm. The tally came on a netfront scramble during a third-period power play: the puck ricocheted off Isles forward Bo Horvat into goaltender Logan Thompson's pads before a diving Schaefer poked it into the net."

"After an extended video review, officials decided that there was no hand pass: Schaefer's milestone marker stood. While Carbery appreciated the sentimentality of a player's first NHL goal - and wasn't too perturbed after the Caps' 4-2 win - he stood by his decision to challenge. "I know it's the kid's first goal - I'm convinced that's a hand pass," Carbery said. "No one touches it, and that should be coming back."

Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal in the second game of his pro career during a third-period power play against the Washington Capitals. The puck ricocheted off Isles forward Bo Horvat into goalie Logan Thompson's pads before Schaefer poked it into the net amid a netfront scramble. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery challenged the goal for an alleged hand pass by Horvat, prompting an extended video review. Officials determined the puck deflected off Horvat's arm, not his hand, and the goal stood. Thompson and Carbery accepted the ruling; Thompson joked about the call and credited Schaefer's tenacity.

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