Tonight’s Officials – 12/20/13

Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils

• Referees:
  • Dan O’Rourke (#9) – 3.7 minors per game. 10.8 PIM/game total.
  • Don Van Massenhoven (#21)  – 3.5 minors/gm. 10.2 total PIM/gm.
    Favors home team (48.3% of penalties vs. home team
• Linesmen: Brian Murphy (93), Derek Nansen (70)

New York Islanders at New York Rangers

• Referees:
  • Frederick L’Ecuyer (#17) – 3.5 minors/gm. 10.5 total PIM/gm.
    Favors home team (43.7% of minor penalties vs. home team – lowest among full-time refs)
  • Marc Joannette (#25) – 3.7 minors/gm. 11.4 total PIM/gm
    Favors road team (51.8% of penalties vs. home team)
• Linesmen: Michel Cormier (#76), Tim Nowak (#77)

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

• Referees:
  • Justin St. Pierre (#12) – 3.7 minors/game; 9.8 total PIM/game
  • Brad Watson (#23) – 3.9 minors/gm. 11.6 total PIM/gm.
    Favors home team (47.4% of penalties vs. home team)
• Linesmen: Pierre Racicot (#65), Mark Wheler (#56)

Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks

• Referees:
  • Chris Lee (#28) – 4.0 minors/gm. 11.8 total PIM/gm
    Favors home team (47.4% of penalties vs. home team)
  • Mike Hasenfratz (#2) – 3.6 minors/gm. 10.1 total PIM/gm.
    Favors home team (46.9% of penalties vs. home team)
• Linesmen: Ryan Galloway (#82), Jay Sharrers (#57)

Florida Panthers at Winnipeg Jets

• Referees:
  • Brian Pochmara (#16) – 3.4 minors/gm. 10.7 total PIM/gm
  • Francois St. Laurent (#38)  – 4.1 minors/game; 13.3 total PIM/gm
• Linesmen: Steve Miller (#89) & Lonnie Cameron (#74)