There was a communication breakdown in Montreal as the Canadiens' goal against the Florida Panthers was confirmed and then overturned due to a miscommunication between the situation room and on-ice officials. (At least they got the call right!)
It's been a busy week for player safety, with Hartman of the Minnesota Wild suspended for throwing a stick at a referee, Guhl of the Montreal Canadiens suspended for slashing from the bench, and Strome of the Anaheim Ducks fined for cross-checking. Hathaway of the Philadelphia Flyers was fined for diving. decoration. Both players were ejected from their respective games, but there was no additional discipline for the Golden Knights' Spear by Eichel or the Canucks' Zadorov for the Board.
You will be subject to fraud! You will be subject to fraud! Every skater on the ice will be assessed a misconduct penalty during the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabers game. Also, thanks to Rule 46.7, New Jersey he had eight players ejected just two seconds into the game between the Devils and the New York Rangers.
Linesman Ryan Galloway was playing his final NHL game while referee Chris Lee was keeping Anaheim's Trevor Zegras well on the boards. The OHL also gives referees the final say in video review of playoff games.
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