Voynov alleges Quick had a hand on disallowed goal

An apparent go-ahead goal by Fedor Tyutin in the third period of the United States’ 3-2 shootout win over Russia was waved off because the net had been slightly displaced from its moorings. The Russian team wasn’t thrilled about the result.

Through Dmitry Chesnokov, a writer for Puck Daddy and TSN, Slava Voynov had an eyebrow-raising quote about Kings teammate Jonathan Quick:

Voynov on Quick dislodging the net before the Tyutin disallowed goal: "I play with him. I know that's his style." #USAvRUS

— Dmitry Chesnokov (@dchesnokov) February 15, 2014

Without knowing the full context of the quote – who asked it? Did it come during a scrum? Was he influenced by a reporter’s question? – it’s a challenge to pass any judgement on it. From LA Times writer Helene Elliott:

Questioner in Russian says he talked to players who said Quick is known for "trick" of lifting net off moorings and says "we" lost because

— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) February 15, 2014

Of that. Russian coach far more diplomatic. Says he thought officials made mistake but he's looking forward now

— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) February 15, 2014