Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks

Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins

  • Referees:
    • Rob Martell (#26)
      •  3.19 minor penalties per game
      •  9.0 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.5% minors called vs. home)
    •  Francois St. Laurent (#38)
      •  4.07 minor penalties per game
      •  12.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.5% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Brad Kovachik (#71) & Kiel Murchison (#79)

New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders

  • Referees:
    • Greg Kimmerly (#18)
      •  3.44 minor penalties per game
      •  10.5 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (49.3 % minors called vs. home)
    • Brian Pochmara (#16)

      •  4.2 minor penalties per game
      •  12.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.6% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Steve Barton (#59), Jonny Murray (#95)

New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers

  • Referees:
    • Gord Dwyer (#19)*
      •  4.06 minor penalties per game
      •  12.2 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.8 % minors called vs. home)
    • Dave Jackson (#8)*
      •  4.04 minor penalties per game
      •  12.2 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.6% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Matt MacPherson (#83), Brian Murphy (#93)

Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Referees:
    • Jean Hebert (#15)
      •  3.78 minor penalties per game
      •  11.6 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (49.6% minors called vs. home)
    • Dennis LaRue (#14)
      •  3.46 minor penalties per game
      •  10.6 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (50.0% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Scott Cherrey (#50), Trent Knorr (#63)

Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators

  • Referees:
    • Kelly Sutherland (#11)
      • 3.54 minor penalties per game
      • 10.9 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (49.4% minors called vs. home)
    • Mike Hasenfratz (#2)
      •  3.75 minor penalties per game
      •  10.3 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (47.2% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Shane Heyer (#55) & Scott Driscoll (#68)

Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars

  • Referees:
    • Don Van Massenhoven (#21)
      • 3.33 minor penalties per game
      • 9.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.3% minors called vs. home)
    • Frederick L’Ecuyer (#17)

      • 3.70 minor penalties per game
      • 9.7 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (44.4% minors called vs. home)
        The largest home bias of all full time referees
  • Linesmen: Andy McElman (#90), Bryan Pancich (#94)

Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings

  • Referees:
    • Dean Morton (#36)
      • 3.69 minor penalties per game
      • 11.8 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (50.0% minors called vs. home)
    • Wes McCauley (#4)
      • 3.25 minor penalties per game
      • 9.8 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.0% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Lonnie Cameron (#74), Darren Gibbs (#66)

Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens

  • Referees:
    • Kyle Rehman (#37)

      • 3.57 minor penalties per game
      • 11.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.9% minors called vs. home)
    • Brad Watson (#23)

      • 4.03 minor penalties per game
      • 11.6 total PIM per game
      • Favors home team (48.7% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Mike Cvik (#88), Don Henderson (#91)

Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers

  • Referees:
    • Francis Charron (#6)

      • 3.66 minor penalties per game
      • 10.0 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (49.4% minors called vs. home)
    • Paul Devorski (#10)

      • 3.57 minor penalties per game
      • 11.7 total PIM per game
      • Calls even home/road (49.7% minors called vs. home)
  • Linesmen: Ryan Galloway (#82), David Brisebois (#96)

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