Referee Under Fire After Admitting He Fixed Game Between Sabres And Rangers
Two NHL referees are being criticized for making biased calls during last night's game between the Sabres and the Rangers.
Referees Accused of Making Controversial Calls
It's no secret that NHL referees occasionally make questionable calls, but during the recent Sabres vs. Rangers game, the referees' decisions were blatantly biased and had a direct impact on the game's outcome.
In the first period, Sabres veteran Erik Johnson expressed his frustration over a missed call, and this frustration later cost him dearly. After engaging in a fight with Rangers rookie Willie Cuylle, Johnson received an additional two-minute penalty for instigating, despite Cuylle's clear willingness to drop the gloves.
The extra penalty left Johnson outraged, leading to his ejection from the game. His teammate Jeff Skinner received a 10-minute penalty as well.
Johnson Speaks Out Against the Refs
Following the game, Erik Johnson candidly addressed the referees' bias, leaving no room for ambiguity.
According to Johnson, the ref told the Sabres' bench that he was given the instigator penalty because they were complaining too much in the first period.
The Rangers ultimately won the game 4-3, and fans promptly criticized the referees.
Do you think the NHL should investigate those accusations?
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24 DECEMBRE | 507 ANSWERS Referee Under Fire After Admitting He Fixed Game Between Sabres And Rangers Do you think the NHL should investigate those accusations? | ||
| Yes | 455 | 89.7 % |
| No | 52 | 10.3 % |
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