Coach screams at the ref after two bad calls, a breakdown

Jan 27, 2023 254.3K views 5:09
NHL 2023

What Happened

In a heated matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the game takes a dramatic turn as tensions flare between the teams and the officiating crew. As the play unfolds, Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen accidentally knocks his own stick out of his hands, leaving it stranded on the ice. The loose stick becomes a point of contention, as the referees deem it to be interference by Panthers forward Sam Bennett, who had inadvertently kicked the stick while skating. The officials assess a penalty to Bennett, much to the bewilderment of the Panthers' coaching staff. Head coach Andrew Brunette and assistant coach Geordie Kinnear engage in heated discussions with the officials, trying to understand the reasoning behind the call. After a lengthy deliberation, the referees acknowledge their mistake and decide to rescind the penalty, allowing play to continue. However, the confusion and frustration on the Panthers' bench is palpable, with Brunette and Kinnear visibly upset with the officials' handling of the situation. Later in the second period, another controversial call occurs when the Maple Leafs are assessed a penalty for a collision near the net. Maple Leafs forward William Nylander expresses his displeasure, throwing his stick in frustration. The Panthers' coaching staff once again questions the officials' decision, with Brunette closely examining the replay on the bench's TV monitor to try and understand the reasoning behind the call. The officials struggle to articulate the exact nature of the infraction, with one referee stumbling over the terminology and repeatedly referring to the penalty as "charging, charging, tuna for charging." The Panthers' bench is left bewildered, with Kinnear shaking his head in disbelief at the officiating. Ultimately, the controversial penalty call leads to a Maple Leafs power-play goal, further angering the Panthers' coaching staff. In the post-game interview, Brunette expresses his frustration, stating that the officials "don't like me" and that the calls had nothing to do with his players' performance. The NHL subsequently fines Brunette for his comments, but the incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by coaches and players when dealing with questionable officiating decisions in the fast-paced and highly competitive world of professional hockey.

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Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs

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goalie stick out of his hands there and

then they keep playing and the sticks