"What the f*ck is goalie interference" - Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde ejected for disagreeing with referee

Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde received a penalty for misconduct due to a fiery rant during the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

The incident occurred during the second period, when the Penguins' Jeff Carter tipped-in and scored from a powerplay to make it 3-3. During Carter's tipped-in shot, the puck got caught underneath the pad of Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedelijkovic.

The Detroit Red Wings goaltender continued to slide to the crease while making the save. While doing so, it appeared that Penguins forward Jason Zucker had violated the goaltender interference rule by pushing Nedeliijkovic into the net.

Officials were quick to take action on the incident and reviewed it right away to see if the the puck had moved into the net. Eventually, after replaying the video of the play multiple times, it emerged that the puck did move into the net.

Following the decision, the Detroit Red Wings requested a coach's challenge for goaltender interference. The official then reviewed the play a second time, and after a thorough examination, it was determined that Penguins forward Jason Zucker had not violated the goatender interference rule, and the goal would stand.

Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde was not pleased with the decision. He raised his arms multiple times, firing some choice words before being ejected from the game.

"What the f*ck IS goalie interference?" Lalonde could be seen shouting. "What the f*ck are we doing here?"

Detroit Red Wings down the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4

Fans witnessed a high scoring matchup between the Detroit Red Wings (32-32-9) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-28-10) at the Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, March 28.

The Red Wings entered the ice in dominant style. Jonatan Berggren, Andrew Copp and Dominic Kubalik provided the team with a three-goal lead heading into the second period.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were quick to bounce back in the second period. Jason Zucker, Jake Guentzel and Jeff Carter tied the game at three heading into the final period.

The Red Wings maintained their first period dominance into the final period as the Penguins only managed to score one more. David Perron scored a hat-trick while Dylan Larkin scored one goal in the third to sail the Detroit Red Wings to a huge 7-4 victory.

The game was a must-win for the Pittsburgh Penguins. A loss to the team has made the Penguins vulnerable in the East Wild Card standings. If the Florida Panthers (36-31-7) win tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs (44-20-9) in regulation, they will be just one point behind the Penguins for the second Wild Card spot.