New York Islanders at New York Rangers

  • Referees:
    • Dan O’Rourke (#9)
      • 3.9 minor penalties per game
      • 11.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.1% minors called vs. home)
    • Chris Rooney (#5) 
      • 4.3 minor penalties per game
      • 13.0 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (45.9% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen:  Brad Kovachik (#71), Tim Nowak (#77)
  • Anthem:  John Emirante

 

St. Louis Blues at Carolina Hurricanes

  • Referees:
    • Gord Dwyer (#19)
      • 4.1 minor penalties per game
      • 12.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.8% minors called vs. home)
    • Eric Furlatt (#27)
      • 4.2 minor penalties per game
      • 12.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.2% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Steve Barton (#59), Jonny Murray (#95)
  • In-House Video Judge: Bill Kicinski.   Kick-in-ski?  Seriously?
    (Yes, the NHL HQ in Toronto ultimately rules on those, but that name was too good to ignore)

 

Washington Capitals at Detroit Red Wings

  • Referees:
    • Marc Joannette (#25)
      • 3.5 minor penalties per game
      • 10.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.9% minors called vs. home)
    • Brian Pochmara (#16)
      • 4.3 minor penalties per game
      • 13.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.7% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Scott Cherrey (#50), Mark Shewchyk (#92)

 

New Jersey Devils at Nashville Predators

  • Referees:
    • Dean Morton (#36)
      • 3.5 minor penalties per game
      • 11.4 total PIM per game
      • Favors road team (51.4% minors called vs. home)
    • Mike Hasenfratz (#2)
      • 3.7 minor penalties per game
      • 10.2 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.6% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Andy McElman (#90), Steve Miller (#89)

 

Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets

  • Referees:
    • Francis Charron (#6)
      • 3.6 minor penalties per game
      • 9.9 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (50.2% minors called vs. home)
    • Wes McCauley (#4)
      • 3.1 minor penalties per game
      • 9.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.8% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron (#79), Bryan Pancich (#94)