Lucky bounce

The American Hockey League said its officials made a mistake in allowing a fluke overtime goal to stand in Game 3 of the Calder Cup final. The goal gave the Norfolk Admirals a 1-0 win Wednesday and a 3-0 series lead over the Toronto Marlies. The Admirals got the win after Mike Kostka’s dump-in hit a stanchion deep in the Marlies’ zone and bounced into an open net. Toronto’s goalie was behind the goal to play the incoming puck. Officials didn’t notice Norfolk had at least one player offside when the puck was shot. By rule, the goal should have been disallowed. The result will stand.

– Associated Press