The Kings’ have an nine-game winning streak when Wes McCauley referees. Their last loss under McCauley was in the 2013 Western Conference final – a 2-1 loss to Chicago.
The Kings have won 11 straight games at home with McCauley refereeing. Their last home loss under McCauley was to the Stars in December of 2011.
O’Halloran calls more penalties 12.1%) against road teams than any other Cup Final ref
In their last 5 games, they’ve called just two third-period penalties — both on the road team.
Both O’Halloran and McCauley have awarded more power plays to the Rangers than their opponents. The Kings have received fewer power plays than their opponents under these officials.
McCauley and O’Halloran closed out the Conference Finals for both the Rangers and Kings. They worked the Rangers’ Game 6 elimination of Montreal and the Kings’ Game 7 win over Chicago. They also refereed the Kings’ Game 7 victory over Anaheim.
O’Halloran and McCauley were both on the ice for the 2013 Stanley Cup presentation, having worked Game 6 between Chicago and Boston.
O’Halloran’s also seen the Cup presented in 2011 (Boston over Vancouver, Game 7) and 2007 (Anaheim over Ottawa, Game 5)
Linesmen:
Brad Kovachik #71
Derek Amell #75
Standby Officials: Steve Kozari #40 (Referee), Scott Driscoll #68 (Linesman)
Series Supervisor: Kris King
Anthem: John Amirante
*Calls per Period represents combined total (both refs) and excludes matching penalties and game misconducts