It didn’t take long for the Tampa Bay Lightning to get on the board in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. The Bolts took the lead just 36 seconds, with the goal causing a stir on social media.
Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli put a rebound home past Darcy Kuemper, and the goal counted even though the Avalanche goalie's mask had fallen off.
That’s because, according to Rule 9.6: "When a goalkeeper has lost his helmet and/or face mask and […] the opposing team has control of the puck, play shall only be stopped if there is no immediate and impending scoring opportunity.