Today’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 4/20/26
We've got four Stanley Cup Playoff games on tap for Monday night in the National Hockey League. Today's NHL referees and linespersons for April 20, 2026:
NHL Officials
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Habs’ Guhle Penalized for High Stick After Illegal Hit by Bolts’ Hagel
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle picked up a double-minor for high sticking after a hit from Tampa's Brandon Hagel pushed Guhle's stick into Brayden Point's face, injuring him.
The Latest
Utah’s Sean Durzi Fined for Head-Butt on Rasmus Andersson
Utah Mammoth defensman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson during Game 1.
Sens’ Goal Disallowed After Situation Room Review
The Ottawa Senators were inches away from tying Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes after it was ruled that the puck never crossed the line on a glove save by Frederik Andersen.
Scouting the Refs Podcast: The NHL Rulebook Is Wrong, 38 Special Was Right
23,596 penalty minutes, Barton retired, sticks flying in Buffalo, a NHL Stanley Cup Playoff officiating preview, Avs go offside (or not)… and is the rulebook wrong?
How Much Do NHL Refs Get Paid for the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
NHL Referees and Linesmen earn a bonus for each round worked in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let’s follow the money and break down the dollars for 2026:
Linesperson Steve Barton Retires After 26-year NHL Career
Longtime National Hockey League official Steve Barton worked his final game on Wednesday as the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Dallas Stars.
NHL Veteran Jonny Murray Launches Powerskating Camp for Officials
Hit the ice with NHL linesman Jonny Murray this summer for an officials-only power skating camp in Quebec City
Referee Ben Betker Set for NHL Debut at Flames/Avs
Referee Ben Betker will make his NHL debut in stripes tonight as the Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames.
Senators’ Tkachuk Penalized, Fined $2500 for Slash from the Bench
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been fined $2500 for a slash from the bench that also earned him a minor penalty against the Buffalo Sabres.
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Podcast
Scouting the Refs Podcast: The NHL Rulebook Is Wrong, 38 Special Was Right
23,596 penalty minutes, Barton retired, sticks flying in Buffalo, a NHL Stanley Cup Playoff officiating preview, Avs go offside (or not)... and is the rulebook wrong?
Situation Room
Wild Score In Overtime on Dislodged Net vs. Predators
The Minnesota Wild scored an overtime winner that never even went into the net, thanks to Rule 63.7
Player Safety
Utah’s Sean Durzi Fined for Head-Butt on Rasmus Andersson
Utah Mammoth defensman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson during Game 1.
