Tomas Holmstrom's reputation as a net-front annoyance precedes him. Since the Western Conference finals shifted to Dallas, referees appear to be keeping a closer eye on Holmstrom, who did a good job of screening and harassing Stars goaltender Marty Turco in the first two games.

On Wednesday, Turco got his revenge, courtesy of a referee's call that puzzled the Red Wings. Many said they had no idea a goal can be disallowed because a player's rear end is hanging over the crease, even if his skates aren't in the blue paint.

"I've never heard of a goal being disallowed because your (rear) was in the crease," Detroit goaltender Chris Osgood said.

That's what happened at 7:34 of the second period, when the Red Wings thought they had taken a 1-0 lead on an apparent ...More