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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm
Welcome to the world of NHL officiating. The first penalty of the game, Dupuis tugging on Chara's jersey...I am wondering if Chara still isn't sure what happened there because he didn't feel anything. But later on the in the game, you can have full 5-on-5 scrums in front of the net, with no calls.
The 5-on-3 PPs...I try not to question coaching in general, and moreso in hockey because it's so fluid. But 1) why in the world is Crosby on the point? Look at all his goals-- they are garbage plays from 5 feet and in and 2) Why are Malkin and Crosby on the point together, so they can pass the puck back and forth? The other 3 guys are standing around.
They miss Letang-- he'd miss the net by 4 feet, but at least he'd open things up by shooting.
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Oh yeah, I know. NHL officiating is no better than any other (well okay, it's better than NBA!). But at least one of those seemed...very questionable that there wasn't an offsetting penalty on the Penguins guy (I guess it was the second 5-on-3).
Yeah...the Bruins TV guys were wondering the same thing about having Crosby + Malkin on the point...didn't seem to create any chances.
That said - Thomas is in the frigging zone right now. Wow.