Canucks Overcome Controversial Officiating in Win Over Blue Jackets
Drew O'Connor contributed two points in a significant regulation victory for the Vancouver Canucks. Although no one wants officiating to overshadow the game, it became unavoidable Saturday night.
Unusually Poor Officiating
This game might have been the worst officiated NHL match I've witnessed, with missed calls on both sides. Some of the most blatant missed penalties were against the Canucks, though this may be influenced by watching from a Canucks-focused perspective, where interference, tripping, and hooking against them stood out more.
Key Missed Penalties Against Canucks
- Conor Garland experienced a clear tripping foul in the first period, described as one of the most obvious you’ll see.
- Max Sasson was struck in the numbers during the second period, causing his helmet to come off.
- Tyler Myers was elbowed in the back of the head in the third period, notable due to the height of his head off the ice.
Most Obvious Missed Call
Quinn Hughes was about to break away late in the second period when Ivan Provorov stuck his stick into Hughes’ midsection and pulled him back. The referee, Jordan Samuels-Thomas, who had a clear view, did not call a penalty or award a penalty shot.
The repeated missed calls, especially this last one, greatly impacted the flow and fairness of the game.
Author's summary: The Canucks managed to secure a win despite some of the most questionable and blatant missed officiating errors in recent NHL memory.