Today’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 4/22/26
We've got three Stanley Cup Playoff games on Wednesday's National Hockey League schedule. Tonight's NHL referees and linespersons for April 22, 2026:
NHL Officials
IIHF Officials
Men's U18 Worlds
Today’s IIHF Men’s Under-18 Referees and Linespersons – 4/22/26
Wednesday's IIHF Referees and Linespersons at the 2026 Men's Under-18 World Championships:
The Latest
2026 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championships Referees & Linesmen
The 2026 IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championships kick off April 22 in Slovakia. Here are the IIHF referees and linespersons for this year’s tourney:
NHL Officials Selected for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The National Hockey League has selected the NHL Referees and Linespersons to officiate the opening round of the 2026 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.
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.
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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.
