Tarasov Blasts NHL After Disputed Goal in Panthers' Loss to Sabres

Daniil Tarasov, slated to start for the Florida Panthers, expressed fury after a controversial goal was allowed in their 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Beck Malenstyn's game-winner was upheld despite replay showing Mattias Samuelsson's stick contacting Tarasov's glove. The Panthers' goaltender stated, "I don’t know what these guys are smoking there," questioning the NHL's officiating. Tarasov, recovered from a lower-body injury, entered the game with an 8-8-2 record, 2.83 GAA, and .899 save percentage.