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)
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