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Canadiens’ Caufield Questions Late Slashing Call: ‘Maybe They Should Have to Answer’
Caufield said the late penalty was not a sure call, and Kirill Kaprizov scored the overtime winner 21 seconds in for a 2-1 Wild victory.
- Yesterday, the Montreal Canadiens lost 2-1 to the Minnesota Wild after Kirill Kaprizov scored the overtime power-play goal, following a controversial late-game slashing penalty against Cole Caufield.
- The game occurred during the Carey Price Ring Honour night at the Bell Centre, where Jesper Wallstedt and Jacob Fowler were locked in a goaltending duel with 27 and 22 saves respectively.
- Replays showed Quinn Hughes's stick appeared to break easily, prompting Cole Caufield to question the late slashing penalty that veteran referee Kelly Sutherland did not witness from the opposite corner.
- Following the controversial call, The NHL general managers discussed officiating yesterday in Toronto, exploring whether rapid replay assist technology could help referees make more consistent decisions.
- The Canadiens prepare to face the Boston Bruins next, wearing The Hometown Remix jerseys on the road to rebound from the loss to the Minnesota Wild.
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Le Journal de Montreal
Le Journal de MontrealCole Caufield found himself in spite of him in the center of the action that ended up costing the game to the Canadiens on Tuesday, and he struggled to digest it.
·Montreal, Canada
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Canadiens’ Caufield questions late slashing call: ‘Maybe they should have to answer’
BROSSARD - Cole Caufield, much like Montreal Canadiens fans, would have preferred a different ending to Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Wild.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Canadiens' Caufield questions late slashing call: 'Maybe they should have to answer'
BROSSARD - Cole Caufield, much like Montreal Canadiens fans, would have preferred a different ending to Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Wild.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Cole Caufield was ejected for slashing late in the third period and the Minnesota Wild punished the Canadiens on the power play during overtime.
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