In a controversial finish, David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins had his apparent game-winning overtime goal nullified in a 6-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The winger believed he'd scored, celebrating after a pass from Marat Khusnutdinov. However, a previous slashing penalty called against Pastrnak led to the goal being disallowed, and a penalty instead.

The Bruins were left stunned, as the play continued despite a delayed penalty call. Pastrnak ended up in the penalty box instead of celebrating a game-winning goal. The Lightning then won in a shootout. This situation highlighted the Bruins' frustration with officiating, as they accumulated more penalties than Tampa Bay throughout the game.

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy expressed confusion, noting he never heard a whistle to stop play. The Lightning's Brandon Hagel admitted bewilderment, too. The Bruins' coach, Marco Sturm, pointed to the team's undisciplined play as a key factor. This loss impacts the Bruins' standings in the competitive Atlantic Division.

The incident, punctuated by the Bruins' penalty troubles, ultimately cost them crucial points. The Bruins will look to rebound in their next game, aiming to avoid a repeat of the penalty-filled performance that ultimately doomed them. The NHL will likely review the officiating, adding another layer to the game's aftermath.