The reffing has been a major storyline for the entirety of the Stanley Cup Finals. With many poor calls, non-calls, and now phantom whistles, it is clear to some that the NHL wants the cup in Vegas.
In the dying minutes of game four, this whistle happened:
It is puzzling. Tkachuk knocks Adin Hill into his net and the whistle is not blown immediately. Then Tkachuk takes a clear cross-check to the back and only when Florida regains possession they blow the whistle. No penalties were called on this play either.
It also makes sense for the NHL to rig the games:
Is this merely a hoax or is the NHL actually rigged towards the Knights in favor of more revenue?
As seen on Blade of Steel - Wes McCauley accused of doing the NHL's bidding as he blows whistle for no reason to stop Panthers from scoring
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11 JUIN | 308 ANSWERS Wes McCauley Accused of Fixing Game Four in Florida by Angry Fans Is the NHL rigged? | ||
Yes | 142 | 46.1 % |
No | 166 | 53.9 % |
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