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\nReferee allows Marlies goal after Jacob Fowler loses mask in controversial sequence
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This afternoon\u2019s game against the Toronto Marlies left a bitter taste for Laval Rocket fans.<\/p>\n

Everyone has been talking about it on social media since Jacob Fowler lost his mask in the middle of play.<\/p>\n

The rule is clear: if the goaltender loses his mask, play must stop only if his team has control of the puck. That was not the case here.<\/p>\n

The Marlies took advantage of the confusion to score while play legitimately continued. It\u2019s a tough pill to swallow for the Montreal Canadiens\u2019 farm team.<\/p>\n

“Here is the sequence where official Morgan MacPhee deemed it appropriate to allow the Marlies\u2019 goal.<\/p>\n

I have honestly never seen anything like it.<\/p>\n

If you believe Fowler initiated the initial contact, that\u2019s one thing, but you let play continue with a goalie without a mask?<\/p>\n

It makes absolutely no sense.”<\/p>\n

Jacob Fowler is still off to a notable start to his professional career with the Rocket. The young prospect is showing that he has the makings of a future No. 1 in the NHL.<\/p>\n

An AHL rule that penalizes the Rocket<\/p>\n

The official ruled that the action was too immediate to blow the whistle before the Marlies\u2019 goal.<\/p>\n

It is a purely technical decision that complies with the league\u2019s current standards.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s admit it, this sequence will fuel discussions for a few days.<\/p>\n

You hate to lose on a technical detail like that.<\/p>\n

The Rocket lacked cohesion on that specific defensive sequence. The Marlies\u2019 quick transition caught everyone off guard in Fowler\u2019s zone.<\/p>\n

We will closely watch the response from Pascal Vincent\u2019s men in the next matchup. The battle for a playoff spot in the Atlantic Division will be fierce.<\/p>\n

Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

1 HOUR AGO|30 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Referee allows Marlies goal after Jacob Fowler loses mask in controversial sequence<\/p>\n

Should the rule on the goaltender\u2019s mask be changed?<\/p>\n

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