Showing posts with label Anton Lundell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Anton Lundell. Show all posts

Saturday, November 25, 2023

NHL Inconsistency in Calling Penalties

I know it's easy to pick on the on-ice officials, but how does this hit by Florida Panthers Anton Lundell go uncalled? This should've been a major penalty and a game misconduct. Exhibit A: It's a vicious cross-check of Matthew Poitras's/head area. There was no call on the play.  Meanwhile, exhibit B: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson Cross-checking against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser. From the video, it looks like Boeser embellished the hit. Watching the video, I still haven't seen an explanation of why Lundell was not penalized. Some might make the argument that a hearing from the Department of Player Safety could've been warranted.