San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson scored after an illegal hand pass, but on-ice officials didn’t see it and the play wasn’t reviewable.
Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY
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Belmont beats Temple in First Four for first tournament win, advances to face Maryland
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