Month: January 2023

Scouting the Refs Podcast #146 – Things That Make You Go Hmm…

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | Podcast

Maurice fined $25k, Ovi hammers Pageau, Gudas charges, Matheson’s reverse hit, no interference on Tkachuk, Kane vs. Kucherov, linesman injured, and more

Habs’ Matheson Fined for Interference on Unpenalized Reverse Hit

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | News, NHL, Player Safety

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been fined $5,000 for interference after a reverse hit during Thursday’s game against the Florida Panthers.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 1/20/23

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

With just two games on the National Hockey League schedule tonight, all eyes will be on the NHL Referees and Linesmen taking the ice at Pens/Sens and Avs/Canucks.

Linesman Travis Toomey Cut by Skate at Lightning/Oilers

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | News, NHL

Linesman Travis Toomey suffered a hand injury in a collision that forced him to leave Thursday’s game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers.

Panthers Goal Stands After Review, Despite Tkachuk in Crease

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 20, 2023 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

The Florida Panthers opened the scoring against the Montreal Canadiens with a power play goal from Sam Reinhart – with Matthew Tkachuk clearly in the crease.

Panthers’ Maurice Calls Out Referee Francois St. Laurent; Fined $25K

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 19, 2023 | News, NHL

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice unloaded on a referee – claiming personal bias – after an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Pens Frustrated With Officials After Penalty-Filled Loss to Sens

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 19, 2023 | News, NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan was frustrated with the refs after spending the equivalent of one full period on special teams.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 1/19/23

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 19, 2023 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

It’s a thirteen-game Thursday in the National Hockey League. Plenty of pucks dropping tonight, courtesy of tonight’s NHL Referees and Linesmen. Today’s crews: