Penguins are ‘furious’ over string of disputed NHL decisions
Frustration is building inside the Pittsburgh Penguins organization after a series of disputed NHL decisions against them during a critical stretch. The Penguins are pushing for a playoff spot after a three-season drought. The issue gained attention after comments from Josh Yohe, who noted the growing concern.
“No, I don’t think there is an NHL conspiracy against the Penguins,” he wrote, but added that repeated missed or questionable calls have turned it into a real story. “So many blatant, botched calls have gone against them recently that it’s legitimately become a story,” Yohe said. “Couple it with 13 of 14 goalie interference challenges going against them.
Organization is furious. ” MORE: Penguins announce Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin injury update before Stars game NHL analyst Dan Kingerski also said the volume of calls against the Penguins stands out, even if some decisions are technically correct. “Wow, so, the calls have been legit, but the volume against the Penguins usually means they get a call or two back,” Kingerski wrote.
“That’s how it works, but Bichsel taking Karlsson’s stick is bad, now Brazeau was tripped as he tried to exit the zone. Eeeek. ” In most cases, teams expect balance over time, but Pittsburgh has not seen that shift.
Penguins’ Erik Karlsson incident during the Stars game The anger was clear even on the ice. In a game against the Dallas Stars , defenseman Erik Karlsson reacted strongly after a missed call involving Lian Bichsel. Bichsel knocks Karlsson’s stick before scoring, extending the lead for the Stars in a 6-3 win.