Marian Hossa blasts challenge system after overturned goal

Marian Hossa didn't mince words when asked about his overturned goal from the first period of Tuesday's game against the Arizona Coyotes, not only disagreeing with the ruling, but with the entire coach's challenge system itself.

"I thought that was (a) joke," Hossa said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "I tried to battle in front of the net and I don't have any intention to touch the goalie, just try to battle through two guys and put the puck in the net.

"I don't know what's going to happen in the playoffs, if there's going to be calls after calls after calls. But I don’t think it’s good for the league."

The ruling nearly sent head coach Joel Quenneville over the boards in anger with referee Marc Joannette. The veteran bench boss received a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct as a result, but was far calmer about the situation after his team's overtime victory.

"I think the rules are in place, and that's what they're there for," said Quenneville. "The interpretation, everyone has an opinion on it. We'll move on."

The Blackhawks will face the division-rival Dallas Stars on Saturday night.