Month: August 2020

Bolts Goal Waved Off After High Stick

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 23, 2020 | News, NHL

The Tampa Bay Lightning nearly cut the Boston Bruins’ lead in half, but the goal was waved off after the puck was played with a high stick.

NHL Referees and Linesmen for Round 2 of 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 23, 2020 | News, NHL

The NHL Referees and Linesmen for the Second Round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/23/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 23, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen for Bruins vs. Lightning and Canucks vs. Golden Knights. Sunday’s Stanley Cup Officiating lineup:

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/22/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 22, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Saturday’s NHL Referees and Linesmen for Game 1 of the second-round series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche – 8/22/20

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.46 – Penalty Shots, Knocked-Off Nets, Suspensions, and Spears

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 21, 2020 | Podcast

It’s a jam-packed week with playoff action, referee injuries, spearing calls, knocked-off nets, hard hits, penalty shots, goaltender interference, and ‘official’ scoring chances!

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/21/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 21, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Friday’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen for Canadiens vs. Flyers and Blues vs. Canucks – 8/21/20

Flyers’ Niskanen Suspended One Game for Cross-Checking Habs’ Gallagher

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 21, 2020 | News, NHL, Player Safety

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen has been suspended one game for a cross-check to the face of Montreal Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher.

Linesman Deflection Sets Up Blues Scoring Chance

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 20, 2020 | News, NHL

Linesman Libor Suchanek nearly picked up an assist after a deflected puck led to a St. Louis Blues scoring chance against the Canucks

Flyers’ Niskanen Awaits Player Safety Ruling for Cross-Checking Habs’ Gallagher

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 20, 2020 | Player Safety Pending

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Niskanen is awaiting the results of a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for a cross-check on Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher