Month: February 2021

NHL Removing Glass From Penalty Boxes

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 11, 2021 | News, NHL

In order to help fight COVID, the NHL will be taking down the glass on the penalty boxes.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/11/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 11, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Here are tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen taking the ice for the 10 games slated for Thursday, February 11, 2021.

On This Day: Fraser Awards Two Penalty Shots in One Period (2/11/82)

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 11, 2021 | History, News, NHL

History was made on this date in 1982, when referee Kerry Fraser awarded two penalty shots in the same period – both to the Vancouver Canucks.

Rangers Goal Stands After High-Stick Review

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 10, 2021 | News, NHL

The New York Rangers scored the game-tying goal on a puck that was deflected by a stick above the crossbar — which was perfectly legal on this play.

Broken Sticks: Drop ‘Em If You’ve Got ‘Em

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 10, 2021 | News, NHL

Reminder: You can’t play with a broken stick. Boston’s David Krejci got away with it. Edmonton’s Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was not so lucky.

Stars’ Benn Loses Goal on Interference Challenge

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 10, 2021 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

Dallas Stars Jamie Benn saw his goal wiped out by a Coach’s Challenge for goaltender interference during Tuesday’s game against the Blackhawks.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/10/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 10, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Two games, four refs, four linesmen. Here are Wednesday’s NHL Referees and Linesmen for February 10, 2021: Bruins vs. Rangers and Leafs vs. Habs

Jackets’ Atkinson Scores on Penalty Shot Awarded in Neutral Zone

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 9, 2021 | News, NHL

Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson scored the go-ahead goal on a shorthanded penalty shot after getting tripped up in the neutral zone, much to his surprise.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/9/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 9, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

With four games rescheduled, we’re down to a seven-game Tuesday in the National Hockey League. Here are tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen who aren’t getting an unexpected night off: